Located : In northeast Laos . Total area : 16,500 square kilometers. Population : 280.000 8 Districts : Xamneua, Xiengkhor, Vieng-Thong, Viengxay, Huameuang, Xamtay, Sopbao,and Add. Capital : Xamneua.
Huaphanh is abundant with natural resources and beautiful scenery. It's isolation and rugged landscapes led the Laos peoples Party to use Huaphanh as its base during the war years. The province is also famous for is Limestone Mountains and caves. In fact, more than one hundred caves are located in the area, some of the more well-known of these are mentioned below:
Huaphanh is abundant with natural resources and beautiful scenery. It's isolation and rugged landscapes led the Laos peoples Party to use Huaphanh as its base during the war years. The province is also famous for is Limestone Mountains and caves. In fact, more than one hundred caves are located in the area, some of the more well-known of these are mentioned below: