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In Vientiane province, most
people in are farmers. Agricultural is the major
income of the province.
Located 90 km north of Vientiane municipality
is the Nam Ngum reservoir, a huge artificial lake
created as part of a hydroelectric scheme. The
lake is dotted with hundreds of picturesque islands,
which can be explored by cruising around in small
boats. Vientiane province offers impressive scenery.
The electricity station of Nam Ngum Dam produces
electricity for Vientiane municipality and other
provinces including Lao neighboring countries.
In 1998-1999, the total of industrial exports
reached US$271.9 million. The electricity earned
US$57.1 million which came to the third of all
exports
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Nam Ngum Dam |
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Rock climbing |
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