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| Capital: | Lopburi[?] |
| Area: | 6,199.8 km² Ranked 37th |
| Inhabitants: | 743,033 (2001) Ranked 30th |
| Pop. density: | 120 inh./km² Ranked 38th |
| ISO 3166-2: | TH-16 | Map |
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Lopburi (Thai ลพบุรี) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phetchabun, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Saraburi[?], Ayutthaya[?], Ang Thong[?], Sing Buri[?] and Nakhon Sawan.
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Geography
Lopburi is located on the east side of the Chao Phraya river valley.
History
Lopburi probably dates back to prehistoric times. During the Dvaravati period (6th to 11th century) it was called Lavo. The Khmer erased the traces of the previous rulers, and built many impressive temples. In the 13th century it became part of the Thai kingdom Sukhothai and later Ayutthaya[?]. King Narai[?] of Ayutthaya made Lopburi the second capital of the country in middle of the 17th century as Ayutthaya was threatened by the Dutch.
Symbols
 | The provincial seal shows King Narai[?] in front of the Khmer temple Phra Prang Sam Yod. The provincial tree as well as the provincial flower is the Bullet Wood[?] (Mimusops elengi[?]). |
Administrative divisions
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External links
- Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand (http://www.tat.or.th/province/central/lopburi/index.htm)
- Golden Jubilee Network province guide (http://kanchanapisek.or.th/cgi-bin/kp8/oncc/province.cgi?prov=c17)