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Prachinburi Province
Prachinburi (Thai ปราจีนบุรี) is a province (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Nakhon Ratchasima , Srakaeo, Chachoengsao and Nakhon Nayok.
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Geography
The province is divided into two major parts, the low river valley of the Prachin Buri River, and the higher lands with plateaus and mountains. In those areas are also two national parks, Khao Yai and the Tab Larn National Park.
Symbols
| The provincial seal shows the Bodhi tree. It symbolizes the first Bodhi tree planted about 2000 years ago in the temple Wat Si Maha Phot. The provincial colors are red and yellow - red stands for the land, and yellow for Buddhism.
Provincial tree is the Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa), provincial flower is the Cork Tree (Millingtonia hortensis). |
Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided in 7 districts (Amphoe). These are further subdivided into 65 communes (tambon) and 658 villages (mubaan).
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External links
- Website of the province
- Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand
- Golden Jubilee Network province guide
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