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Encyclopedia > Nakhon Ratchasima province
Nakhon Ratchasima
นครราชสีมา
Statistics
Capital: Nakhon Ratchasima
Area: 20,494.0 km²
Ranked 1st
Inhabitants: 2,556,260 (2000)
Ranked 2nd
Pop. density: 125 inh./km²
Ranked 34th
ISO 3166-2: TH-30
Governor: Sombun Ngamlak
(since 2005)
Map
Map of Thailand highlighting Nakhon Ratchasima Province}

Nakhon Ratchasima (Thai: นครราชสีมา), often shortened to Korat or Khorat, is one of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (clockwise, from north) Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Prachinburi, Nakhon Nayok, Saraburi, Lopburi. The statue of Thao Suranaree marks the centre of the city, between the old town to the east and the newer development to the west. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This is a list of the provinces of Thailand in order of their area. ... This is a list of the provinces of Thailand in order of their total population. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... This is a list of the provinces of Thailand in order of their population density, based upon the census of 2000. ... ISO 3166-2 is the second part of the ISO 3166 standard. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Thailand is divided into 76 provinces (Thai: จังหวัด, changwat, singular and plural), which are grouped into 5 groups of provinces - sometimes the East and Central are grouped together. ... Chaiyaphum (Thai ชัยภูมิ) is one of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Khon Kaen (Thai ขอนแก่น) is the second-largest of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Buri Ram (Thai บุรีรัมย์) is one of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Sa Kaeo (Thai สระแก้ว) is a province (changwat) of Thailand. ... Prachin Buri (Thai ปราจีนบุรี) is a province (changwat) of Thailand. ... Nakhon Nayok (Thai นครนายก) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Saraburi (Thai สระบุรี) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Lop Buri (Thai ลพบุรี) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ...


The capital of the province is the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, also called Korat or Khorat. The statue of Thao Suranaree marks the centre of the city, between the old town to the east and the newer development to the west. ...

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Geography

The province is located on the western end of the Khorat Plateau, separated from the Chao Phraya river valley by the Phetchabun and Dong Phaya Yen mountain ranges. Two national parks are in the province - the Khao Yai in the west and the Thab Lan in the south. The Khorat Plateau is a highland in the north-east of Thailand, also called Isan. ... A view of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok The Chao Phraya (Thai แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา) is a major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial river plain marking the mainland of the country. ... Western chain in morning fog with the Pa Sok valley in front The Phetchabun mountains are a mountain range in Thailand. ... Dong Phaya Yen (Thai ดงพญาเย็น, lit. ... National parks in Thailand are defined as an area of least ten square kilometres that contains natural resources of ecological importance or unique beauty, or flora and fauna of special importance. ... Khao Yai National Park (Thai เขาใหญ่) is a national park in Thailand. ...


History

The area around Korat was an important center already in the times of the Khmer empire in the 11th century, as can be seen by the temple ruins in the Phimai historical park. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century was that century which lasted from 1001 to 1100. ... Main shrine The Phimai historical park protects one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand. ...


Symbols

Provincial seal The provincial seal shows a monument of Thao Suranaree (1772-1852), the local hero of the province. She was the wife of the governmental councillor, when in 1826 she gathered the local people to assist the Thai army to fight the Laotian King Anouvong. King Rama III gave her the honorary title Tao Suranaree in recognition of her bravery.

The provincial tree is Millettia leucantha Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Statue of Thao Suranaree in Khorat city centre. ... Year 1772 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The oldest surviving photograph, Nicéphore Niépce, circa 1826 1826 (MDCCCXXVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Motto: Peace, Independence, Democracy, Unity and Prosperity Anthem: Pheng Xat Lao Capital (and largest city) Vientiane Official languages Lao Government Socialist republic  - President Choummaly Sayasone  - Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh Independence from France   - Date 19 July 1949  Area  - Total 236,800 km² (83rd) 91,429 sq mi   - Water (%) 2 Population  - 2005... Anouvong was the last king of Vientiane, ruling 1805-1828. ... Categories: People stubs | Thai monarchs ...

Administrative divisions

Map of Amphoe

The province is subdivided into 26 districts (Amphoe) and 6 minor districts (King Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 293 communes (tambon) and 3423 villages (muban). Image File history File links Amphoe_Nakhon_Ratchasima. ... A amphoe (sometimes also amphur, Thai: อำเภอ) is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. ... A amphoe (sometimes also amphur, Thai: อำเภอ) is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. ... Tambon (Thai: ตำบล) is a local government unit in Thailand. ... Muban (Tha หมู่บ้าน) is the lowest administrative subdivision of Thailand. ...

Amphoe King Amphoe
  1. Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima
  2. Khon Buri
  3. Soeng Sang
  4. Khong
  5. Ban Lueam
  6. Chakkarat
  7. Chok Chai
  8. Dan Khun Thot
  9. Non Thai
  10. Non Sung
  11. Kham Sakaesaeng
  12. Bua Yai
  13. Prathai
  1. Pak Thong Chai
  2. Phimai
  3. Huai Thalaeng
  4. Chum Phuang
  5. Sung Noen
  6. Kham Thale So
  7. Sikhio
  8. Pak Chong
  9. Nong Bun Mak
  10. Kaeng Sanam Nang
  11. Non Daeng
  12. Wang Nam Khiao
  1. Chaloem Phra Kiat¹
  1. Thepharak
  2. Mueang Yang
  3. Phra Thong Kham
  4. Lam Thamenchai
  5. Bua Lai
  6. Sida

¹ The district Chaloem Phra Kiat was created after the King Amphoe, but was directly an Amphoe, hence the jump in numbering. Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima (Thai: ) is the capital district (Amphoe Mueang) of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Khon Buri (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the southern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Soeng Sang (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the southeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Khong (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Ban Lueam (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Chakkarat (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the eastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Chok Chai (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Dan Khun Thot (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in western part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. ... Non Thai (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Non Sung (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the central part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Kham Sakaesaeng (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Bua Yai (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northern central Thailand. ... Prathai (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Pak Thong Chai (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the southern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Phimai (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Huai Thalaeng (Thai: ) is a distict (Amphoe) in the eastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Chum Phuang (Thai: ) is a district in the eastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand. ... Sung Noen (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in western part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Kham Thale So (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Sikhio (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the western part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. ... Pak Chong (Thai: ) is the westernmost district (Amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Nong Bunnak (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Kaeng Sanam Nang (Thai: ) is the northernmost district (Amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Non Daeng (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Wang Nam Khiao (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the southern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Chaloem Phra Kiat (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the eastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Thepharak (Thai: ) is a minor district (King Amphoe) in the northwestern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. ... Mueang Yang (Thai: ) is a minor district (King Amphoe) in the norteastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Phra Thong Kham (Thai: ) is a minor district (King Amphoe) in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Lam Thamenchai (Thai: ) is a minor district (King Amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Bua Lai (Thai: is a minor district (King Amphoe) in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ... Sida (Thai: ) is a minor district (King Amphoe) in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. ...


External links

  • Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand
  • Official website
  • Nakhon Ratchasima provincial map, coat of arms and postal stamp
Provinces of Thailand Flag of Thailand
Capital: Bangkok
North: Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Kamphaeng Phet | Lampang | Lamphun | Mae Hong Son | Nakhon Sawan | Nan | Phayao | Phetchabun | Phichit | Phitsanulok | Phrae | Sukhothai | Tak | Uthai Thani | Uttaradit
North-East: Amnat Charoen | Buri Ram | Chaiyaphum | Kalasin | Khon Kaen | Loei | Maha Sarakham | Mukdahan | Nakhon Phanom | Nakhon Ratchasima | Nong Bua Lamphu | Nong Khai | Roi Et | Sakon Nakhon | Si Sa Ket | Surin | Ubon Ratchathani | Udon Thani | Yasothon
Central: Ang Thong | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | Chachoengsao | Chai Nat | Kanchanaburi | Lop Buri | Nakhon Nayok | Nakhon Pathom | Nonthaburi | Pathum Thani | Phetchaburi | Prachuap Khiri Khan | Ratchaburi | Samut Prakan | Samut Sakhon | Samut Songkhram | Saraburi | Sing Buri | Suphan Buri
South: Chumphon | Krabi | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Narathiwat | Pattani | Phang Nga | Phatthalung | Phuket | Ranong | Satun | Songkhla | Surat Thani | Trang | Yala
East: Chanthaburi | Chon Buri | Prachin Buri | Rayong | Sa Kaeo | Trat

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