Geography
The hills straddle the provinces of Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin and Mukdahan. The highest elevation of the Phu Phan range is around 630m. The hills are partly covered with mixed deciduous forest.
The Phu Phan Royal Palace is located within the mountains, as is the Nam Un dam. Other local sights are Lake Nong Han near Sakon Nakhon and the Khmer style chedi ruins of Phu Phek, dating from 1050.
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