Luang Prabang Province, Laos · Asia
47,378
Population
Asia
Continent
Vientiane
Timezone
LA
Country Code
Luang Prabang (Lao: ຫຼວງພະບາງ, pronounced [lǔaŋ pʰāʔ.bàːŋ]), historically known as Xieng Thong (ຊຽງທອງ) and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. Its name, meaning “Royal Buddha Image,” derives from the Phra Bang, a statue symbolizing Lao sovereignty. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, the city is recognized for blending traditional Lao architecture, European colonial buildings, and over 30 Buddhist tem...
Coordinates
19.8933°, 102.1525°
Region/State
Luang Prabang Province
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Country
Laos
Region
Luang Prabang Province
Timezone
Asia/Vientiane
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Population
47,378
