Beung Kiat Ngong
Laos, Champasak Province
About Beung Kiat Ngong
Beung Kiat Ngong is a freshwater wetland complex of swamps, lakes, and marshes in Pathoumphone District, designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2010. It is the only known peatland in Laos and supports rich fish biodiversity, waterbirds, and freshwater turtles, lying partly within Xe Pian National Protected Area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beung Kiat Ngong is located in Champasak Province, Laos at coordinates 14.66667, 106.175.
To get to Beung Kiat Ngong, the nearest major city is Pakse (60 km).
Beung Kiat Ngong covers approximately 23.6 square kilometers (9 square miles).
Beung Kiat Ngong was established in 2010.
