Attapeu Province

Attapeu (Lao: ອັດຕະປື, pronounced [ʔát.tā.pɯ̀ː]) is a province of Laos in the southeast of the country. It has five districts: Phouvong, Sanamxay, Sanxay, Saysetha and Samakkixay, covering an area of 10,320 square kilometres (3,980 sq mi) with a population of 127,285. The provincial capital is Attapeu.

Following national liberation, the province became known as the "land of heroism". The province has a national park, Xe Pian National Park, and a national biodiversity conservation area, Dong Ampham National Biodiversity Conservation Area.