Nakai-Nam Theun
Laos, Khammouane Province
Nakai-Nam Theun
LocationLaos, Khammouane Province
RegionKhammouane Province
TypeNational Protected Area
Coordinates17.9170°, 105.4170°
Established1993
Area3532
Nearest CityNakai (10 mi)
Major CityVinh (100 mi)
About Nakai-Nam Theun
Nakai-Nam Theun is one of Laos's largest and most important protected areas. The area features remarkable biodiversity including rare species like the saola and Douc langur. It encompasses a variety of ecosystems from lowland forests to high-altitude areas and serves as a critical watershed.