| Statistics | |
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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 | 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.
| Symbols |
 | 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[?]). |
| Administrative divisions |
| Amphoe (districts) | King Amphoe (minor districts) | |
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| External links |
- Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand (http://www.tat.or.th/province/e-san/udon/index.htm)
- Golden Jubilee Network province guide (http://kanchanapisek.or.th/cgi-bin/kp8/oncc/province.cgi?prov=e18)