Savannakhet has 692000 inhabitants. The importance of this province lies in its strategic position for traveling from Thailand through Laos and on to Vietnam by Road No. 9, the highway servicing trade between Thailand and Vietnam.

Khanthabouly is the capital city of the province. Its main tourist attractions are the temples. These are among the most typical and beautiful in the country, especially That Inghang. The sanctuary of That Inghang holds special ceremonies in the third month of the year. Interesting Khmer ruins are found at Ban Heu Hin. Vat Saya Phoum is the most important temple in Savannakhet.

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