Natural resources

There are two National Biodiversity Conservation Areas: Dong Ampham Forest (200,000 ha) and Xepaine Forest, which shared with Champasack Province (240,000 ha). Many species of trees and animals inhabit the forests in the area
Dense forest, streams and plains surrounded by mountains feature in the landscape. In the east, Phou Saphong can be viewed while to the west Phou Luang can be seen.