Anouvong district
Anouvong is the capital of Xaisomboun province.
Anouvong district
ອະນຸວົງ | |
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 Location of Anouvong district in Laos | |
| Coordinates: 18.9057°N 103.092°E | |
| Country | Laos |
| Established | 13 December 2013 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
History
Anouvong was named after King Anouvong when Xaisomboun Province was established as the 18th province of Laos on 13 December 2013.
In 2021, Xaisomboun province officials announced the development of Phou Bia Mountain as a "sustainable development tourism site", valued at some US$500 million. The development will center on Phou Houa Xang Village, in Anouvong District, under a 99 year concession.[1]
References
- Thanabouasy, Phayboune (22 January 2021). "Unrest in Xaysomboun Province Now Resolved". The Laotian Times. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
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