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Khong Island or Don Khong (Lao: ດອນໂຂງ) is the largest island and the seat of administration in the Si Phan Don riverine archipelago located in the Mekong River, Khong District, Champasak Province, southern Laos.

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The island is 18 kilometers (11 mi) long (north-south), and 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) at its widest point. Its population is mainly concentrated in the two villages Muang Saen (west) and Muang Khong (east); the latter is the de facto capital of the island as well as the regional seat of government.

The former President of Laos, Khamtai Siphandon, has a residence on the island, which is a possible explanation for the high quality of its infrastructure, such as asphalted roads and electricity. Locals tend to travel on longtail boats.

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[de] Don Khong

Don Khong (engl. Khong Island) ist eine Flussinsel im Mekong in der südlaotischen Provinz Champasak. Die (je nach Wasserstand) in Nord-Süd-Richtung etwa 16–18 km lange und bis zu 8 km breite Insel liegt im Norden des Gebietes Si Phan Don (viertausend Inseln) und stellt die Hauptinsel der Region dar. Es handelt sich um die größte laotische Insel und um eine der größten Inseln des Mekong.

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- [en] Khong Island

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[fr] Île de Khong

L'île de Khong ou Don Khong est la plus grande île et le siège administratif de l’archipel Si Phan Don sur le Mékong au Laos.

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