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'''Pers''' ({{wp|Lao language|Kachai}}: ຄົນ; ''Khon''.[[Ziba]]: Zebedize ) is the capital city of [[Lavana]], located in the Pers Province. With 22 districts, Pers, which is located in central Lavana, has an administrative area of 6,600 km2 (2,500 sq mi) and a total recorded population of 8,122,521 as of 2020. Nevertheless, its built-up (or metro) area encompassing the entirety of Pers province along with the city of | '''Pers''' ({{wp|Lao language|Kachai}}: ຄົນ; ''Khon''.[[Ziba]]: Zebedize ) is the capital city of [[Lavana]], located in the Pers Province. With 22 districts, Pers, which is located in central Lavana, has an administrative area of 6,600 km2 (2,500 sq mi) and a total recorded population of 8,122,521 as of 2020. Nevertheless, its built-up (or metro) area encompassing the entirety of Pers province along with the city of Ban Sao, parts of 6 Municipalities in 3 provinces is home to 10,104,673 people in the Pers-Ban Sao Metropolitan area. Located within the Kung and Phankham rivers, Pers is the cultural, economical, and political centre of Lavana. | ||
Pers traces its history back to the second century BCE, when it was established alongside | Pers traces its history back to the second century BCE, when it was established alongside Ban Sao, with Pers being used to refer exclusively for the non-government locations of the city. Established as ''Zebedize''. Both Pers and Ban Sao were historical capitals and centers of power in Dhabovozuigi from the third century BCE to the Fifteen century CE when it became a major provincial center in the [[Aguda Empire]], and its 2nd most important city. During the 10th century CE, the city became majority {{wp|Lao people|Kachai}}. The city retained its status during the colonial period, being used as a key transportation hub. On October 3rd, 1941 Pers became the capital of the [[Republic of Lavana]], remaining as capital under socialist control during the civil war until becoming the capital of the [[Lavana|People's Republic of Lavana]] on June 3rd, 1960. The city saw significant fighting during the [[2022 Lavana coup d'état]]. | ||
The city hosts various venerable educational institutions and cultural venues of significance, including the National Museum, Yellow Dragon Bridge, National University of Pers, Gogajedaiza, National Workers Stadium, along with numerous ancient palaces and buildings. | The city hosts various venerable educational institutions and cultural venues of significance, including the National Museum, Yellow Dragon Bridge, National University of Pers, Gogajedaiza, National Workers Stadium, along with numerous ancient palaces and buildings. | ||
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Pers
ຄົນ Khon Zebedize | |
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Capital city and metropolis | |
 Clockwise from top-left: Kung Financial District • Gogajedaiza • National Workers Stadium • Statue to Zadavana Goube • Yellow Dragon Bridge | |
| Country | Lavana |
| Province | Pers |
| Founded | ~6th century B.C.E. |
| Capital of Lavana | 1941 |
| Government | |
| • Body | City Council of Pers |
| • Party Secretary of Pers | Mainala Gobobudi (Lavanan Section of the Workers International) |
| Area | |
| • Land | 6,600 km2 (2,500 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 300 m (0–128 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Rank | 1st in Lavana (X in Coius) |
| • Urban | 8,122,521 |
| • Metro | 10,104,673 |
| Demonym | Persian |
Pers (Kachai: ຄົນ; Khon.Ziba: Zebedize ) is the capital city of Lavana, located in the Pers Province. With 22 districts, Pers, which is located in central Lavana, has an administrative area of 6,600 km2 (2,500 sq mi) and a total recorded population of 8,122,521 as of 2020. Nevertheless, its built-up (or metro) area encompassing the entirety of Pers province along with the city of Ban Sao, parts of 6 Municipalities in 3 provinces is home to 10,104,673 people in the Pers-Ban Sao Metropolitan area. Located within the Kung and Phankham rivers, Pers is the cultural, economical, and political centre of Lavana.
Pers traces its history back to the second century BCE, when it was established alongside Ban Sao, with Pers being used to refer exclusively for the non-government locations of the city. Established as Zebedize. Both Pers and Ban Sao were historical capitals and centers of power in Dhabovozuigi from the third century BCE to the Fifteen century CE when it became a major provincial center in the Aguda Empire, and its 2nd most important city. During the 10th century CE, the city became majority Kachai. The city retained its status during the colonial period, being used as a key transportation hub. On October 3rd, 1941 Pers became the capital of the Republic of Lavana, remaining as capital under socialist control during the civil war until becoming the capital of the People's Republic of Lavana on June 3rd, 1960. The city saw significant fighting during the 2022 Lavana coup d'état.
The city hosts various venerable educational institutions and cultural venues of significance, including the National Museum, Yellow Dragon Bridge, National University of Pers, Gogajedaiza, National Workers Stadium, along with numerous ancient palaces and buildings.