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Amnat Charoen Province

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Amnat Charoen is one of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (clockwise from the south) Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon and Mukdahan. To the east it borders Salavan of Laos.

Geography

The province is located in the Mekong valley. The other two rivers in the province are the Lam Sae Bok and Lam Sae Bai.

History

Amnat Charoen gained city status during the reign of King Rama III. It was first administered from Nakhon Khemarat, and later from Ubon Ratchathani. It became a province in its own right on January 12, 1993, when it was split off from Ubon Ratchathani. It is thus one of the three youngest provinces of Thailand, together with Nong Bua Lam Phu and Sa Kaeo.

Symbols

In the middle of the provincial seal is an image of the Buddha called Phra Mongkol Ming Muang. Also known as Phra Yai (Big Buddha), this 20m high statue is the most sacred one in the city of Amnat Charoen. To the left and right are two trees, to the bottom two elephants.

The provincial tree is Hopea ferrea.

Administrative divisions

The province is subdivided into 7 districts (Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 56 communes (tambon) and 653 villages (muban).
1. Mueang Amnat Charoen	5. Senangkhanikhom
2. Chanuman	6. Hua Taphan
3. Pathum Ratchawongsa	7. Lue Amnat
4. Phana

Map of Amnat charoen Province.