- Laos | History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, Facts | Britannica
Laos, landlocked country of northeast-central mainland Southeast Asia It consists of an irregularly round portion in the north that narrows into a peninsula-like region stretching to the southeast Overall, the country extends about 650 miles (1,050 km) from northwest to southeast
- About Laos Country: 15 Things You Should Know Before Visiting - Laos Travel
Laos is one of the least explored countries in Southeast Asia, but it offers plenty of beautiful places to visit With stunning waterfalls and nature-blessed beauty from North to South, travelers can explore natural landscapes, diverse cultures, and fantastic local life
- Laos - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia It is bordered by Myanmar and by China to the northwest, by Vietnam to the east, by Cambodia to the south and by Thailand to the west The Mekong river forms a part of the western boundary with Thailand
- Laos - Ethnic Groups, Language, Religion | Britannica
Laos is an ethnically and linguistically diverse country The official language of Laos is Lao, although various foreign languages have often been used by the elite French was once the language of the Lao upper classes and of the cities, but by the 1970s English had begun to displace it
- History of Laos | War, Map, Flag, Facts | Britannica
The Lao people, the predominant ethnic group in present-day Laos, are a branch of the Tai peoples who by the 8th century ce had established a powerful kingdom, Nanzhao, in southwestern China
- Lao - Lao PDR - Laos - Lan Xang - Southeast Asia: Laos
The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a communist state, a one-party socialist republic The executive governmental power is held by a president, who is chosen by an elected National Assembly to serve a five-year term
- Laos – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Laos (ເມືອງລາວ mư̄ang lāo or ປະເທດລາວ pa thēt lāo) is the only landlocked nation in Southeast Asia Formerly a French colony, it is one of the few remaining communist states in the world, but Laotian official ideology is closer to the Chinese one
- 11 Things You Should Know About Lao Culture
Lao culture is a bit conservative, easygoing, and family and friend centered The name of the game is enjoyment and ease of life While some parts of the culture might seem counter-intuitive to the western mind, these tips will help you navigate the sabai, sabai Lao life
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