Udon Thani province
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| Capital: | Udon Thani |
| Area: | 11,730.3 km² Ranked 11th |
| Inhabitants: | 1,459,097 (2001) Ranked 8th |
| Pop. density: | 124 inh./km² Ranked 34th |
| ISO 3166-2: | TH-41 | Map |
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Udon Thani (Thai อุดรธานี) is one of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Nong Khai, Sakhon Nakhon, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Nongbua Lamphu and Loei.
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Geography
Udon Thani is located in the heart of the Khorat Plateau.
History
The province is most famous for the archeological site Ban Chiang with its remains of the Bronze age.
 | The provincial seal shows a mythological giant (yak), referring to Thao Kuwane, the god of the North. The provincial tree is the Teng (Shorea obtusa), and the provincial flower is the Flame of the forest (Butea monosperma). |
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