Amnat Charoen (
Thai อำนาจเจริญ) is one of the
north-eastern provinces (''changwat'') of
Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from south clockwise)
Ubon Ratchathani,
Yasothon and
Mukdahan. To the east it borders
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 administrated 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.
Symbols
Administrative divisions
Map of Amphoe
The province is subdivided into 7 districts (''
Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 56 communes (tambon) and 653 villages.
External links
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