Maha Sarakham province Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Maha Sarakham (Thai มหาสารคาม) is one of the provinces (changwat) of Thailand, located in the North-East of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Kalasin, Roi Et, Surin, Buriram and Khon Kaen.
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Geography
The province is mostly a plain covered with rice fields, only in the north and east are little hills. The province is between 130 and 230 m above sea level. The main river in the province is the river Chi.
| The provincial seal show a big tree in front of big rice fields, symbolizing the richness of resources in the province. The flag of the province shows the seal in the middle, in a brown horizontal strip. Above and below is a yellow strip. The brown color symbolizes the strength and the perseverance of the people in the province, who live in the rather dry climate; the yellow color as the color of the robes of buddhist monks symbolizes the faith of the people. Provincial tree is the Indian Walnut (Albizia lebbeck ). The tree symbol was assigned to the province in 1994 by Queen Sirikit Kitiyakara. Provincial flower is the West Indian Jasmine (Plumeria alba). |
Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided into 11 districts (Amphoe) and 2 minor districts (King Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 133 communes (tambon) and 1804 villages.| Amphoe | King Amphoe | |
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External links
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