Bolikhamsai Province
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| Bolikhamsai Province | |
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| Country | Laos |
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| Capital | Paksan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14,863 km2 (5,739 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 214,900 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (37/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+07 |
| ISO 3166 code | LA-XI |
Bolikhamsai (also Borikhamxay, Lao ບໍລິຄໍາໄຊ) is a province of Laos, located in the middle of the country.
The province was formed in 1983 from parts of the Vientiane Province and Khammuan. In Khamkheuth district there is picturesque karst limestone scenery, which is allegedly the largest formation of its type in Southeast Asia. The province is also home to the Theun Hinboun Dam.
[edit] Administrative divisions
The province is made up of the following districts:
- Bolikhanh District (11–04)
- Khamkheuth District (11–05)
- Pakkading District (11–03)
- Paksan District (11–01)
- Thaphabath District (11–02)
- Viengthong District(11–06)
Bolikhamsai Province 
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Coordinates: 18°23′N 103°39′E / 18.383°N 103.65°E
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