- Laos - Wikipedia
Laos, [c] officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), [d] is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia It is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest The country has a population of approximately eight million [12]
- 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
- Long Tieng, Laos: Once ‘the most secret place on Earth’ | CNN
Deep in the sweltering jungles of central Laos, Long Tieng played a central role in the United States’ fight to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia Fifty years after its fall, we
- Laos - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), is a country in Southeast Asia [4] 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 Boats from Laos cannot get to the ocean
- Laos country profile - BBC News
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
- About Laos Country: 15 Things You Should Know Before Visiting
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 - The World Factbook
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- Portal:Laos - Wikipedia
Laos is a multi-ethnic country with the politically and culturally dominant Lao people making up approximately 60 percent of the population, mostly in the lowlands Mon-Khmer groups, the Hmong, and other indigenous hill tribes, accounting for 40 percent of the population, live in the foothills and mountains
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