Udon Thani is approximately 560 km from Bangkok, the province covers
an area of 15,589 sq. km., with its boundary stretching to
Nong Khai to the north, Khon Kaen to the
south, Sakon Nakhon to the east and Nongbualamphu and Loei to the west.
Udon Thani is probably best known for its
archaeological wonders, paramount among them the hamlet of Ban Chiang where
the world's first Bronze Age civilization is believed to have flourished
more than 5,000 years ago.
The province is located on a plateau which
is approximately 187 metres above sea level. Most of its areas are covered
with rice fields, forests and hills, with the Phu Pan mountain ranges and
the Songkhram River are the provinces 2 main natural resources.
The locals are mainly engaged in
agricultural activities, with particular rising in wholesale and retail
trading activities. That is why Udon Thani is an agricultural market hub or
neighboring provinces.
