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Encyclopedia > Phetchaburi province

Phetchaburi
เพชรบุรี
Statistics
Capital: Phetchaburi
Area: 6,225.1 km²
Ranked 36th
Inhabitants: 435,377 (2000)
Ranked 58th
Pop. density: 70 inh./km²
Ranked 68th
ISO 3166-2: TH-76
Map
Map of Thailand highlighting Phetchaburi Province

Phetchaburi (often short Phet'buri, Thai เพชรบุรี) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram and Prachuap Khiri Khan. In the west it borders Myanmar. Phetchaburi is a town in Thailand, capital of the Phetchaburi province. ... 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 can be used as a measurement of any tangible item. ... 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. ... Map of Thailand highlighting the Phetchaburi province File links The following pages link to this file: Phetchaburi Province Categories: GFDL images ... 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. ... Ratchaburi (often short Ratburi, Thai ราชบุรี) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Samut Songkhram (Thai สมุทรสงคราม) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Prachuap Khiri Khan (Thai ประจวบคีรีขันธ์) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ...

Contents
1 Geography
2 History
3 Symbols
4 Administrative divisions
5 External links

Geography

Phetchaburi is located at the northern end of the Malay Peninsula, with the Gulf of Thailand to the East and the Tanaosi mountain range forming the boundary to Myanmar. Except these border mountains most of the province is a flat plain area. With an area of about 3000 km² the Kaeng Krachan national park is Thailands largest national park, covering nearly half of the province. It protects mostly rainforsts in the mountains along the boundary to Myanmar, but also the Kaeng Krachan reservoir is part of the park. The Malay Peninsula (Malay: Tanah Melayu) is a major peninsula located in Southeast Asia. ... The Gulf of Thailand is a gulf located in the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean), surrounded by the countries Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. ...


Several caves are found in the province, most notable the Khao Luang caves near the capital city. Illuminated by a hole in the roof several Buddha statues are placed in the cave.


History

Khao Wang
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Khao Wang

Phetchaburi is an old royal city, dating back to the Mon of the 8th century. Later Khmer settled in the city, as can be seen by the prangs of Wat Kamphaeng Laeng. Download high resolution version (1684x1140, 156 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (1684x1140, 156 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Mon are an ethnic group in Southeast Asia. ... (7th century — 8th century — 9th century — other centuries) Events The Iberian peninsula is taken by Arab and Berber Muslims, thus ending the Visigothic rule, and starting almost 8 centuries of Muslim presence there. ... The Khmer Empire was a powerful kingdom based in what is now Cambodia. ... A stupa A stupa (from the Sanskrit) is a type of Buddhist structure found across the Indian subcontinent and Asia. ...


Im 1860 King Mongkut built a palace near the city of Phetchaburi, commonly known as Khao Wang, but its official name is Phra Nakhon Khiri. Next to the palace the king built a tower for his astronomical observations. On the adjoining hill the royal temple Wat Phra Kaeo. 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... King Mongkut (Rama IV), (October 18, 1804 - October 18, 1868) was king of Thailand from 1851 to 1868. ... Wat Phra Kaeo seens from the observatory tower Phra Nakhon Khiri (Thai: อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครคีรี) is a historical park in Phetchaburi, Thailand, located on hill overlooking the city. ...


Symbols

Image:Seal_phetchaburi.png The provincial seal shows the Khao Wang palace in the background. In front are rice fields bordered by two palm tree, symbolizing the major crops in the province.

Provincial tree is Eugenia cumini. Seal of the province Phetchaburi, Thailand This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ...

Administrative divisions

Map of Amphoe

The province is subdivided into 8 districts (Amphoe), which are further subdivided into 93 communes (tambon) and 681 villages. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... 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. ...

  1. Mueang Phetchaburi
  2. Khao Yoi
  3. Nong Ya Plong
  4. Cha-am
  1. Tha Yang
  2. Ban Lat
  3. Ban Laem
  4. Kaeng Krachan

External links



edit  (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:Provinces_of_Thailand&action=edit) Provinces of Thailand Flag of Thailand
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 | Buriram | Chaiyaphum | Kalasin | Khon Kaen | Loei | Maha Sarakham | Mukdahan | Nakhon Phanom | Nakhon Ratchasima | Nongbua Lamphu | Nong Khai | Roi Et | Sakon Nakhon | Sisaket | Surin | Ubon Ratchathani | Udon Thani | Yasothon
Central: Ang Thong | Ayutthaya | Bangkok | Chachoengsao | Chainat | Kanchanaburi | Lopburi | Nakhon Nayok | Nakhon Pathom | Nonthaburi | Pathum Thani | Prachinburi | Phetchaburi | Prachuap Khiri Khan | Ratchaburi | Sa Kaeo | Samut Prakan | Samut Sakhon | Samut Songkhram | Saraburi | Sing Buri | Suphanburi
South: Chumphon | Krabi | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Narathiwat | Pattani | Phang Nga | Phattalung | Phuket | Ranong | Satun | Songkhla | Surat Thani | Trang | Yala
East: Chanthaburi | Chonburi | Rayong | Trat

  Results from FactBites:
 
Phetchaburi Thailand travel guide and hotels (287 words)
The ancient town of Phetchaburi has had many influences in its past Mons, Khmers and the Ayutthaya kingdom, whose hand can be seen in various temple murals.
On the outskirts of the city, Khao Luang Cave is known for its Buddha images, miniature chedis and stalactites, all spectacularly enhanced by sunlight in the afternoon.
South of Phetchaburi is the beach resort resort of Cha-Am, popular with Thai holiday-makers, who enjoy its numerous activities and shaded beach areas.
Encyclopedia: Phetchaburi Province (2043 words)
Nan (Thai น่าน) is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
Tak (Thai ตาก) is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
Songkhla (Thai สงขลา) is the one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
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