Nakhon Nayok province
Nakhon Nayok (Thai นครนายก) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao and Pathumthani.
Geography
The northern part of the province is located in the Dong Phaya Yen mountain range, with the highest elevation the 1292 meter high Yod Khao Kiew. Most of that area is covered by the Khao Yai national park. The central part of the province however is a rather flat river plain formed by the Nakhon Nayok River. The southern part of the province has relatively unfertile acidic soil.
History
The city of Nakhon Nayok dates back to the Dvaravati kingdom, probably founded in the 11th century. The name Nakhon Nayok was assigned to it in 1350, when it became a garrison town of the Ayutthaya kingdom protecting the eastern boundary.
Symbols
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The provincial seal shows an elephant holding an ear of rice with its trunk. This symbolizes the fertile rice fields as well as the forests with numerous elephants. In the background two piles of straw, trees and clouds symbolize the natural beauty of the province.
Provincial flower and tree is the Silk-Cotton Tree (Cochlospermum religiosum).
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Administrative divisions
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- Mueang Nakhon Nayok
- Pak Phli
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- Ban Na
- Ongkharak
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Referenced By
Chachoengsao province | ISO 3166-1:TH | ISO 3166-2:TH | List of Thailand-related topics | List of Thailand related topics | List of capitals of subnational entities | List of provinces of Thailand by area | List of provinces of Thailand by population | List of provinces of Thailand by population density | Nakhon Ratchasima province | Politics of Thailand | Prachin Buri province | Prachinburi province | Provinces of Thailand | Provincial capital | Regional capital | Saraburi province | Siam | State capital | Thailand | Thailand/Government
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