Laos - Wikipedia
WEBLaos, [d] officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), [e] is the sole 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. [12]
Laos | History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, & Facts
WEB4 days ago — 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.
Laos country profile - BBC News
WEBApr 18, 2023 — 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...
Laos - The World Factbook
WEBSep 9, 2024 — Laos has historically been a country of emigration and internal displacement due to conflict and a weak economy. The Laos civil war (1953 – 1975) mainly caused internal displacement (numbering in the hundreds of thousands).
About Laos Country: 15 Things You Should Know Before Visiting - Laos …
WEBLaos 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.
Guide to Laos - Lonely Planet
WEBAug 12, 2024 — A first-time guide to Laos. An alluring balance of culture, history and sheer natural beauty makes Laos a country you shouldn’t overlook. Getty Images. Quiet and culturally rich Laos has lots to offer – much of which …
Laos Travel Guide (Updated 2024) - Nomadic Matt's Travel Site
WEBSep 13, 2024 — Laos is a landlocked country steeped in nature, food, history, and Buddhism. The country is wrapped in a mountainous landscape, making it one of the most beautiful places in all of Southeast Asia. While it lacks the beautiful beaches of neighboring countries, adventure travel is big here.
Laos Summary - The World Factbook
WEBSep 9, 2024 — Laos Summary - The World Factbook. Country Summary. PDF. Introduction. Background. Modern-day Laos has its roots in the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang. Laos came under the domination of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century, when it became part of French Indochina.
Laos - Ethnic Groups, Language, Religion | Britannica
WEB4 days ago — 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.
Laos - French Colonialism, Communist Revolution, Mekong River
WEB4 days ago — 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. From Nanzhao the Tai gradually penetrated southward into the Southeast Asian mainland; their migration was accelerated in the 13th century …
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