Essentials
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World Heritage Sites
Town of Luang Prabang The town of Luang Prabang is an exquisite ancient town situated in northern Laos. The town was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. It is an exceptional illustration of…
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Flora & Fauna
Laos is one of the only few countries in Southeast Asia with pristine ecology, with almost two-thirds of the country is covered by thick forest. Laos terrain is mountainous with a maximum elevation of 2,820…
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Arts & Cultures
Arts One of the distinct characteristics of Laos is the diversity of its people and cultures. The country’s culture is heavily influenced by its neighbors, with a trace of Khmer, Thai and Vietnamese culture which…
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The People
Laos has a total population of 6,834,345 (2009 est.) with an average growth of 2.32%. The country’s low population density has allowed the continuation of a village society dependent on subsistence agriculture. Laos’ lack of…
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Economy
Laos is considered as one of the poorest countries in the World with per capita income of $765 in 2008. With primitive infrastructure Laos does not have railroads, a rudimentary road system and has a…
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Government
Buddhism is the predominant religion in Laos with about 67% of the population practiced it. Christianity is being practiced by 1.5% of the population and remaining practiced mostly Animism and other unspecified religions. The state…
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Religion
Buddhism is the predominant religion in Laos with about 67% of the population practiced it. Christianity is being practiced by 1.5% of the population and remaining practiced mostly Animism and other unspecified religions. The state…
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Getting around
Requirements Passport and Visas The vast majority of foreign tourists enter Laos on a tourist visa. This visa can be organised via a Lao embassy or can be organised on arrival. The typical visa is…
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Getting there
Getting to Laos By Air Direct flights from USA, Europe or some other parts of the world to Laos do not exist. However, there are flights into Laos from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, China and Cambodia.…