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		Attapeu is the province located in the most southeastern tip of Laos.
		Attapeu is where one can find many minority peoples.
		The capital town, samakkhixay is built in a large picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and the loop upstream.
	www.asiatravelfortoday.com /laos/laoinfoAttapeu.htm (309 words)

	Attapeu province - Laos
		Attapeu province is mountainous, and is bordering Cambodia and Vietnam
		The capital Attapeu is in the valley surrounded by the mountains.
		Ho Chi Minh trail passes Sekong and Attapeu provinces and thus were bombed heavily by the USA during the last Indochina war.
	www.khamla.com /provinces/18 (155 words)

	Attapeu Province - laotourism.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Attapeu Province is located on the southeastern tip of Laos and formed part of the Lane Xang Kingdom during the reign of King Saysethathirath.
		After the National Liberation, Attapeu became known as the “The land of the Heroism”.
		Most of the population in Attapeu is comprised of upland minority groups.
	laotourism.org /attapeu.htm (420 words)

	Malaria Journal \| Full text \| Distribution of the two forms of Plasmodium falciparumerythrocyte binding antigen-175 ...
		The number of isolates and their exact sources were as follows: study site Attapeu province in the south of Lao PDR which borders Vietnam and Cambodia (figure 1).
		While isolates from Attapeu (Southern Laos) showed a almost equal distribution of the two fragments (51% F-fragment, 49% C-fragment), the F-fragment was clearly dominating in Luang Namtha, Northern Laos (65% F-fragment, 35% C-fragment) (figure 2).
		The province of Attapeu borders Vietnam and Cambodia whereas the province of Luang Namtha borders Myanmar and China.
	www.malariajournal.com /content/2/1/23 (2709 words)

	Laos
		We decided to head south to the town of Attapeu next and were thus confronted with the task of determining a bus schedule where none existed.
		Attapeu is a bustling little town on the banks of the river.
		From Attapeu we were planning on heading south to some islands located in the Mekong River at the border of Cambodia.
	www.smallbagbigworld.com /laos.html (2008 words)

	Welcome to Champa Lao Travel - Your satisfaction is our most valuable reward
		Attapeu province is located on the southeastern trip of Laos and formed part of the Lanexang Kingdom during the reign of King Saysetthathirath.
		Remnants from the war are evident in the province, particularly in the eastern part along the Hochiminh Road, After the National Liberation.
		Attapeu became known as the "The Land of the Heroism".
	champalao.muonglao.com /dest_attapeu.html (172 words)

	Travel to Attapeu tours tour operator Attapeu Laos - Information about Attapeu and Laos
		Attapeu, the most southeastern tip province of Laos Province, is also the best known for the Bolaven Plateau, sharing borders with Sekong in the north, Champassack in the west, Vietnam in the East and Cambodia in the South.
		Where the join an island is formed by a small arm of water connecting them upstream.
		Attapeu province is rugged, wild and very scenic, but transportation is very difficult, especially by land in the rainy season.
	www.threeland.com /Attapeu.htm (236 words)

	Availability and importance of aquatic resources
		The study areas in Attapeu are characterized by a wide range of aquatic environments.
		Perennial ponds, marshes and oxbows are fairly common in the lowland-floodplains of Attapeu.
		The lowlands of Attapeu make up the seventh largest area of potential agricultural land in Lao PDR and are part of the country’s overall plan for meeting food security.
	www.fao.org /DOCREP/004/AD454E/ad454e08.htm (3111 words)

	www.lao.ch---Lao travel infor & galleries
		Attapeu can be reached by road from Pakse on the northern road via Paksong and the Bolaven Plateau.The province has a total population of around 87,700, with more more Lao Loum than the neighbouring provinces, consists of five districts: Saysettha, Sanamxay and Phouvong.
		The capital town Samakhi Xai is built in a large picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and also in the loo of the river, opposite the confluence of the Sekong and Sekhamane Rivers.
		It is in the heart of the Southeaster part of Laos; has common borders with Saravane to the West, Champassack and Attapeu to the South and Vietnam to the East with the area of 7,665 square kilometres and the population size of 69,700.
	www.lao.ch /lao-ch/english/where-to-visit/attapeu-sekong.htm (417 words)

	MLDH - VIOLENCE AND DAILY THREATS AGAINST CHRISTIANS IN THE PROVINCE OF ATTAPEU
		Christians in several villages of the dictrict of Sanamsay, province of Attapeu (South), are undergoing an endless fear, are targets of violent acts and frightening threats from the local authorities, according to reliable informations recently received by the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR).
		Thus, far from weakening as claimed the leaders of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR), anti-Christian repressions are definitely well persisting and even seem to intensify since the beginning of 2004 in these villages where the inhabitants often belong to the ethnic minority.
		On March 4th, 2004, Mr Thong-Luang, a teacher, was arrested by the authorities at his home in the village of Donphai, district of Sanamsay, province of Attapeu, because of his insistence to hold on to his faith.
	coranet.radicalparty.org /pressreview/print_250.php?func=detail&par=8846 (330 words)

	IUCN Water & Nature Initiative (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Attapeu Province has a population of just over 200,000 consisting of 14 ethnic groups.
		The local availability and use of aquatic resources, their importance to local livelihoods, and the overall health and nutritional status of the villagers was assessed in three communities.
		The assessment was completed as a joint initiative of the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the IUCN as a contribution to the Dialogue on Water, Food and the Environment.
	www.iucn.org /themes/wani/news/Lao22Jan.html (352 words)

	Travel to Attapeu with our backpacker's guide. Includes hotel and hostel reviews
		The road from Attapeu to Pakse is terrific, but the buses are appalling and often take six to seven hours to make what should be a two or three hour trip.
		Attapeu is bordered to the east and south by the Sekong River.
		There isn't much to see or do to the north and west of the Attapeu Palace, with the exception of the bus station and the road to Sanamxai, 3km from the town center along the main road.
	www.travelfish.org /location/laos/southern_laos/attapeu/attapeu (564 words)

	UNVs help cleanse a poisoned land (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		At the confluence of the Xe kong and the Xe kaman rivers, almost hidden by the Bolovans mountain range away to the north-west sits the town of Samakixay; provincial capital of Attapeu province that is usually referred to as Attapeu town.
		In Attapeu, the famous network of pathways, roads and tracks, the Ho Chi Minh trail, ran through the province from the Vietnamese border, making the province a target during the Indo-China war, 1963 - 1972.
		Clearly there is still work to be done in here, but with the positive attitude, hard work and diligence displayed by all involved, the risks to locals should continue to decrease.
	www.unv.org /Infobase/articles/2000/00_11_01LAO_mine.htm (1951 words)

	Acmecs Five Countries One Destination (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		It is also the best known for the Bolaven Plateau, sharing borders with Sekong in the North, Champasack in the West, Vietnam in the East and Cambodia in the South.
		Attapeu consists of five districts: Saysettha, Sanamxay, Saravane, Sakong and Phouvong.
		The capital town, Samakhi Xai, is built in a large picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and the loop of the Sekong and Sekhamane Rivers.
	www.acmecsdestination.com /content.asp?MM_ID=47 (5289 words)

	Southern Laos, 4 days - LAO-B-10
		Because of the Ho Chi Minh Trail the region was heavily bombed during the Indochina War leaving only 11 ethnic groups in Attapeu, the Laven, Lao Loum and Talieng predominate.
		Journey in Attapeu Province, a rugged, wild and scenic region which harbours many rare animals.
		ATTAPEU (capital of Attapeu Province): is set in a large valley surrounded by mountains and rivers and is referred to as the 'garden village' for its shady lanes and lush vegetation.
	www.germantravelnetwork.com /Html/D/Asia/indochina/LAO-B-10EL.html (610 words)

	Vacation in Laos with Asian Vacations, Inc.
		The Bolaven Plateau is situated on the north east of Champassack province, the plateau covers parts of Salavan, Attapeu and Sekong provinces although there are more options for tourists visiting the plateau in Pakse.
		Attapeu Province is best known for the Bolaven Plateau, which also extends into Champassack, Salavan and Sekong provinces.
		The town of Samakhi Xai (Attapeu) is situated in a large picturesque valley.
	www.vacationsinlaos.com /Provinces.htm (4795 words)

	Hong Kong : Thai Textile Society plans a trip to weaving villages of Laos - Textile Fashion News Fibre2Fashion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Thai Textile Society is planning a trip to the southeastern Attapeu Province of Laos to visit weaving villages of the Taliang and Sou minorities, visit early morning market to see the various local minorities, and enjoy the unspoilt scenery of the region.
		Attapeu is best known for the Bolaven Plateau, sharing borders with Sekong in the north, Champassack in the west, Vietnam in the East and Cambodia in the South.
		The capital town Samakhi Xai is built in a loop in the river, opposite the confluence of the Sekong and Sekhamane Rivers, surrounded by large mountains and picturesque valley.
	www.fibre2fashion.com /news/textile-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=24466 (245 words)

	Attapeu travel guide with guesthouse and hotel reviews
		The province has abundant waterways, a portion of the famed Ho Chi Minh trail and is home to a range of ethnic groups.
		Two national biodiversity areas, Dong Ampham Forest and Xepian Forest, are among the last bastions of Southeast Asia's wilderness, while stunning lakes and waterfalls also dot the province.
		Below are some of the main destinations you'll find within Attapeu province, along with detailed information on guesthouses and hotels, restaurants and bars, activities and much more.
	www.travelfish.org /province/laos/southern_laos/attapeu (271 words)

	Attapeu Province - Ecotourism Laos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Ecotourism Attractions: Attapeu is known for its rivers, namely the Xe Kong, Xe Kaman and Xe Xou rivers.
		A remote and little known crater lake, called Nong Fa, the largest crater lake (and perhaps the only one) in the country, has beautiful clear waters and is surrounded by pine forests.
		The eastern slopes of Bolaven Plateau in Attapeu are heavily forested and support various wildlife species; much of the forests are protected by provincial protected areas.
	www.ecotourismlaos.com /attapeu.htm (113 words)

	Health Unlimited
		Attapeu is a remote and isolated province located in the far south east of Laos.
		During the rainy season it is almost impossible for people to travel between the capital and the rural areas, thus limiting access to health services.
		The aim of our projects is to improve the health and well being of the people of Attapeu through better access to public health services and increased public awareness of health-related issues.
	www.healthunlimited.org /laos/index.htm (1271 words)

	UNDP-GEF Project Writeups
		- Attapeu Province has a total area of 10,320 km2 and is the most south-easterly province in Lao PDR forming part of the country's south-eastern borders with Vietnam and Cambodia.
		After an exchange visit between villagers of Attapeu Province, and villagers from the MWBP project site in Songkhram, Thailand, a follow-up awareness raising activity was organized in November 2005 so that villagers could share lessons learnt and knowledge gained.
		The event was successful and instrumental in the villagers' decision to set up fish conservation zones in three villages, which have the potential to ensure a steady level of fish population, and improve livelihoods through more nutrition and revenue from sales.
	www.undp.org /gef/05/portfolio/writeups/bd/mekong.html (3191 words)

	Laos: Attapeu Provincial Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Attapeu Province occupies an area of 10,320 square kilometres and has a total population of 112,171 people (2005 census).
		Apart from the majority Lao population, Attapeu Province is home to a number of Austro-Asiatic peoples who may be categorised as Mon-Khmer - Brau, Chieng, Loven, Nha Heun, Oy, Sedang, Sou, Talieng and Yae (Mon-Khmer/Bahnaric) and Alak (Mon-Khmer/Katuic).
		The province is rugged, wild and very scenic, but transportation is very difficult, especially by land in the rainy season.
	www.culturalprofiles.org.uk /laos/Units/21.html (232 words)

	Attepeu
		Attapeu Province is the most south-easterly province in Lao PDR forming part of that country’s south-eastern borders with Vietnam and Cambodia and extending west to the Xe Kampar and Bolaven Plateaux.
		Attapeu Province has a total area of 10,320 km2.
		They are characterised by large areas of undisturbed evergreen dry forest, semi-evergreen forest, sub-montane mixed coniferous and broadleaf forest, pine forests, montane evergreen forests, and wet evergreen forest.
	www.mekongwetlands.org /Demonstration/Lao/description.htm (595 words)

	Attepeu, Lao PDR
		A brief description of the threats to the wetland biodiversity of Attapeu is presented below in order of threats to systems, habitats, and species.
		The greatest threat to wetlands in Attapeu Province is from current plans for the development of hydropower.
		A new main road is being constructed to the province’s capital, Attapeu town, which may encourage immigration to the province.
	www.mekongwetlands.org /Demonstration/Lao/threats.htm (595 words)

	Findings
		Located in the far southeast corner of the country, Attapeu is one of the most remote provinces in Lao PDR.
		Attapeu has only developed reliable transport and communication links with the rest of the country since the mid-1990s.
		People in the province are still relatively poor compared to people in the rest of the country.
	www.fao.org /docrep/004/ad454e/ad454e06.htm (1091 words)

	Attepeu
		During this first visit to Attapeu, Dr. Bounthong Bouahom also visited the MWBP Provincial Project Office (PPO), and meet with directorates of the Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office and villagers of the two target villages.
		Attapeu is one of the poorest provinces in Laos with poor nutrition, lack of access to safe drinking water and inadequate medical services being major factors in people’s poverty.
		This method was used because often villagers do not always believe what their own villagers report back to them, but when a group of people consisting of four different village people report back, there is more trust and belief in what is being said.
	www.mekongwetlands.org /Demonstration/Lao/our-work.htm (2103 words)

	ReliefWeb » Professional Resources » Vacancies
		The review shall focus on the two provinces Sekong and Attapu with emphasis on UXO Laos ability to run the programme independent of permanent external (international) advisors, as well as the overall efficiency of the activities carried out in these two provinces.
		This support was to be provided at the provincial level as a supplement to training provided by UXO LAO at its national training center.
		Assess the impact of the Norad contribution on improving UXO Lao management efficiency (with specific reference to provincial operations in Attapeu and Sekong and looking at issues such as recruitment process and training of national TA leaders, coordination and communication between UXO Lao Vientiane and the provinces).
	www.reliefweb.int /rw/res.nsf/AllDocsByUNID/f64a5579b7ee7dc5c1256ea9002c8630 (1276 words)

	Southern Loop - Attapeu \| Attapeu, Lao Peoples Dem Rep Travel Blog
		Not a lot seems to happen in the town, although it was quite fun being 2 out of only 4 tourists and being dragged into more New Year celebrations, generally by people who are young to be drinking, even by UK standards!
		Sekong to Attapeu was a bit of a trek.
		Attapeu was a nice place; small but quite spread out.
	www.travelpod.com /cgi-bin/guest.pl?tweb_UID=joandpaul&tweb_tripID=asia-2006&tweb_entryID=1146069360&tweb_PID=tpod (404 words)

	On the road to where?: On the road to Attapeu
		I saw about five to six men this morning sitting in the shade of a telephone pole.
		This morning I was able to get rid of a lot of the mucus, and almost immediately my throat felt better.
		Stupidly, I decided to continue on to Attapeu today instead of resting for a day in Sekong, simply because there is exactly nothing to do (besides the motorcycle stunt show) in Sekong.
	www.scottyallen.com /archives/000028.html (269 words)

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