Phou Sithone
Laos, Bolikhamxay Province
About Phou Sithone
Phou Sithone protects rugged dry-evergreen forest in the northern Annamite Mountains of eastern Bolikhamxay. Established after the 2010 capture of a saola, it is a stronghold for some of Indochina’s rarest mammals including saola, large-antlered muntjac, Asian elephant and crested gibbon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Phou Sithone is located in Bolikhamxay Province, Laos at coordinates 18.45, 104.85.
To get to Phou Sithone, the nearest city is Paksan (90 km), and the nearest major city is Vientiane (140 km).
Phou Sithone covers approximately 142 square kilometers (55 square miles).
Phou Sithone was established in 2010.
