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Attapeu
Attapeu, the most southeastern tip province
of Laos Province, is also the best known for the Bolaven Plateau,
sharing borders with Sekong in the north, Champassack in the
west, Vietnam in the East and Cambodia in the South. The Bolaven
Plateau is covered in the Champassak section and easily accessed
from Pakse, in Champassak province.
The province has a total population of around 87,700, with more
more Lao Loum than the neighbouring provinces, consists of five
districts: Saysettha, Sanamxay and Phouvong. Most of the population
in Saravane, Sakong, Attapue is plunders minorities, comprising
nine major tribes: Alak, Katang, Kaleum, Katou, Suay, Nge, Lave,
Tahoy, Nyajeung. The capital town Samakhi Xai is built in a
large picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and also in
the loop of the river, opposite the confluence of the Sekong
and Sekhamane Rivers. Where the join an island is formed by
a small arm of water connecting them upstream.
Attapeu
province is rugged, wild and very scenic, but transportation
is very difficult, especially by land in the rainy season. Parts
of the Ho Chi Minh Trail can be explored from Attapeu, although
using a local guide is essential
In early morning you can visit the traditional market, where
many different minorities go to buy and sell their product.
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Bokeo | Luang
Phabang | Luang Namtha |
Udom Xai | Sayabouri
| Phongsali | Houa
Phan | Xieng Khouang | Vientiane
| Attapeu | Sekong
| Saravane | Champasak
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