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Champasak
Champasak also called Champassak or Champasack is a province in southwestern Laos, near the borders with Thailand and Cambodia. It is one of the three principalities that succeeded the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang. Population: 500,994 (2001 estimate). The river Mekong flows through the province. The capital of the province is Pakxe, but it takes its name from Champasak, the former capital of the Kingdom of Champasak. Champasak plays a central role in the history of Siam and Laos, with frequent battles taking place in and around Champasak. An English translation of Thao Suranaree, History of Important Thais, authored by Manit Plophinit and translated by Frank G Anderson, details the many references to Champasak.comment | share |