Ubon Ratchathani

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With a total area of 15,517 sq. km., Ubon Ratchathani is the easternmost of the I-san provinces, bordered in the east by the Mekong River and Lao P.D.R. and by Cambodia to the south. The provincial capital, 629 km. from Bangkok, stands on the banks of the Mun River and is one of the Northeast’s largest cities. As a whole, the province is known for its strong Buddhist tradition, and distinctive folk culture witnessed especially in the local cuisine, handicrafts and traditional events such as the annual Candle Festival. The Mun River and the bordering Mekong River provide some picturesque natural scenery.

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