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    Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR or LPDR), is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. At the heart of the Indochinese Peninsula, Laos is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest. Its … See more

    The word Laos was coined by the French, who united the three Lao kingdoms in French Indochina in 1893. The name of the country is spelled the same as the plural of the … See more

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    Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, and it lies mostly between latitudes 14° and 23°N (a small area is south of 14°), and longitudes 100° and 108°E. Its thickly forested … See more

    The Lao PDR is one of the world's few socialist states openly endorsing communism. The only legal political party is the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). With the See more

    The term "Laotian" does not necessarily refer to the Lao language, ethnic Lao people, language or customs. It is a political term that … See more

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    An ancient human skull was recovered in 2009 from the Tam Pa Ling Cave in the Annamite Mountains See more

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    The Lao economy depends on investment and trade with its neighbours, Thailand, Vietnam, and, especially in the north, China. Pakxe has also experienced growth based on … See more

    Theravada Buddhism is a dominant influence in Lao culture. It is evident throughout the country, expressed in language, temples and the arts and literature. Many … See more

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    1. a landlocked country in SE Asia; population 6,800,000 (estimated 2015); official language, Laotian; capital, Vientiane.
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    An ancient land of timelessness, serenity and tranquility From the rolling mountains of the north to the river islands of the south, ours is a land of untouched wonder and rare beauty. Rich in history, traditions, diverse landscapes and cultures, Laos is sure to captivate your inner explorer.
    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. The capital is Vientiane (Lao: Viangchan), located on the Mekong River in the northern portion of the country.
    It is a one-party state and the general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party holds ultimate power and authority over state and government. A French colony until the 1953, the power struggle which ensued between royalists and the communist group Pathet Lao also saw the country caught up in the Vietnam War.
    Laos is one of the world's few openly communist states. It is a one-party state and the general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party holds ultimate power and authority over state and government.
  7. Laos' official tourism website - Discover Laos

    WebDiscover Laos, a land of untouched wonder and rare beauty, with diverse cultures, landscapes and history. Explore ancient mysteries, wonders of nature, Buddhism, authentic culture and more with Tourism Laos.