Phetchabun Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/phetchabun-province

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1. Where is Phetchabun Province?Central Thailand, bordering the northeastern region, approximately 350 kilometers north of Bangkok
2. What is the capital of Phetchabun Province?Phetchabun City
3. How big is Phetchabun Province?12,173.1 square kilometers, with a significant portion covered by mountains
4. How many people live in Phetchabun Province?Approximately 970,000 (as of recent estimates)
5. What is the key geographical features?Phetchabun mountain range, Phu Khiao Wildlife Sanctuary, Phu Thap Boek
6. What is the major agricultural products?Rice, corn, longan, lychee, chili peppers

Phetchabun mountain range: A significant mountain system in central Thailand, influencing the region's climate, biodiversity, and topography.
Dvaravati period: An early historical period in Southeast Asia, roughly from the 6th to the 11th century, known for Mon kingdoms.
Eco-tourism: Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Watershed: An area of land where all the water that falls in it or drains off it goes to a common outlet, such as a river, bay, or other body of water.