The province is located at the valley of the river Mekong. The other two rivers in the province are the Lam Sae Bok and Lam Sae Bai.
History
Amnat Charoen became city status during the reign of King Rama III, first administrated from Nakhon Khemarat, later from Ubon Ratchathani. It became a province by itself on January 12, 1993, when it split off from the province Ubon Ratchathani.
Symbols
In the middle of the provincial seal is a image of Buddha called Phra Mongkol Ming Muang. Also known as Phra Yai (Big Buddha), this 20m high statue is the most sacred one in the city of Amnat Charoen. To the left and right are two trees, to the bottom two elephants.
