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Lao People's Democratic Republic LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC - Reference Map Chiang-cheng Chen-pien Bac Ha Ta Lung B.Lantouy-gnai Muong Te Phong Tho Lao Cai Longzhou Zuo Ngan Son Pho Lu Meng-man GuamVinh Tuy Na Hang Ningming B.Muang-ou-tai Khanh Yen Bac Kan Nan-chiao C H I N A La Chau Hong Vinh Loc Ou Muong Nhe Than Uyen Tan Yen Fo-hai Jinghong B.Ngay-nua C H I N A Lang Son Quynh Nhai Phôngsali Yen Bai Tuan Giao Dinh Lap PHONGSALI Van Chan B.Pakha Muong Thanh Chu Quang Ha M Y A N M A R B.Boun-tai B.Likna Phu Yen V I E T N A M Tien Yen B.Muangsing B.Namnga Dien Bien Hat Lot LOUANG-NAMTHA Song Ma Yen Chau Khoa HANOI Louang B.Namtavan Ky Son Namtha B.Muang-el Moc Chau Da Haiphong B.Samnakmuang Muang Xay Ou B.Xiangkho B.Nambak B.Sopbao M.Nale L A O P E O P L E ' S Xam-Neua Muong Lat BOKEO Nam Dinh Viangxai D E M O C R A T I C R E P U B L I C Qua Hoa Houayxay B.Nakhong B.Bouamphaxeng B.Saleuy B.Nikhom Ma B.Houamuang -mai OUDOMXAI LOUANGPHABANG HOUAPHAN B.Pao B.Hatxat M.Pakbeng B.Pounghai Louang B.Xamtai Gulf of Phabang Xam Tonkin B.Thaxoang B.Nangeun B.Xiang-ngeun XIANGKHOUANG B.Xang B.Han B.Senkhalok B.Nongtang B.Muang-nan B.Viangkham B.Nonghet Disclaimers: The designations Quy ChauHieu B.Phoukhoun Phonsavan Muong Xen employed and the presentation of B.Vanghoua B.Namtom Tinh Gia material on this map do not imply m B.Nasi Hoa Binh the expression of any opinion a M.Kasi Thai Hoa B.Hai whatsoever on the part of the N B.Phouviang Pua Xaignabuli Secretariat of the United Nations B.Phonthlang Cau Giat concerning the legal status of any T H A I L A N D M.Phiang VIENTIANE B.Thathom country, territory, city or area or of its Vangviang Dien Chau authorities, or concerning the XAIGNABULI B.Nachia Do Luong delimitation of its frontiers or L B.Houaymo boundaries. Nam i B.Naphoun B.Don k B.Muanghuang Vinh B.Hinheup-tai B.Hom Map data sources: CGIAR, United B.Borikhan BOLIKHAMXAI Nations Cartographic Section, B.Souvannaphoun Phônhông B.Nakhaolom ESRI, Europa Technologies, FAO, B.Thabok GEBCO, ISCGM. B.Nape Ha Tinh Paklay Pakxam B.Phonpheng B.Namhi VIENTIANE B.Kengdeng 0 50 100 CAPITAL B.Naliang B.Boneng km B.Thadua So KHAMMOUAN M.Kenthao B.Phalat VIENTIANE ng Ba Don Uttaradit kh B.Hinboun B.Nakay-nua ram B.Gnommalat B.Nongchan Dong Hoi B.Natha B.Dang Loei Thakhek B.Soppeng B.Nasathoung B.Gnangkom B.Khok Ban Non Sung Sakon Nakhon B.Sokthang Ho Xa B.Pong B.Nadeng B.Tha B.Koknak Gio Linh Cam Lo Dong Ha B.Kengkabao B.Naxay B.Xepon-mai Ai Tu SAVANNAKHET Lao Bao Xeno B.Dong Savannakhet B.Xethamouak Ban Nong Waeng Muang Phin Ban Sam Suan Kalasin B.Kengkok Phu Bai Phichit B.Muangnong A Luoi B.Pakxong Se Banghoing Achungklung B.Lanong B.Nontaothan B.Taveuay SALAVAN Yasothon Kong B.Thangbeng B.Kaleum Xé Salavan XEKONG B.Napong Kham Chi Duc B.Thateng Mun Xékong Pakxé Pakxong Si Sa Ket Unk B.Kengkang B.Houaykong B.Thakkanat Dak Champasak Surin T H A I L A N D ATTAPU Glei Lop Buri B.Phongphot Attapu B.Nondeng-nua B.Soukhouma B.Boungvay B.Hatgnao Plei CHAMPASAK Kan B.Houayxai B.Kanluang B.Mounlapamok C A M B O D I A B.Khlam Khong Kong Sreng é BANGKOK X Chu Ty Legend Elevation (metres) Sisophon National capital 1,000 - 1,500 5,000 and above Province capital 800 - 1,000 4,000 - 5,000 Gulf of 600 - 800 3,000 - 4,000 Populated place Thailand 400 - 600 2,500 - 3,000 International boundary 200 - 400 2,000 - 2,500 Province boundary 0 - 200 1,500 - 2,000 Chanthaburi Chas.
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