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)
History of Laos, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Laos. The country, located in northeast-central mainland Southeast Asia, consists of an irregularly round portion in the north that narrows into a peninsula-like region stretc
Pathet Lao took control of the country and established the Laos People's Democratic Republic in December 1975. Throughout the 1980s, Laos maintained friendly relations with the Vietnamese communists. Since 1989, there has been a move towards a market economy, and a general relaxation of ...
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Current National Flag of the Lao PDR (Laos) The current national Laos flag was adopted on December 2, 1975, when the communist Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) toppled the King and took over the government. The flag has three horizontal stripes, red stripes on the top and botto...
The Lao people migrated into Laos from southern China from the 8th century onward. In the 14th century, the first Laotian state was founded, the Lan Xang kingdom, which ruled Laos until it split into three separate kingdoms in 1713. During the 18th century, the three kingdoms came under ...
The ethnic Lao in Laos account for 50 to 60 percent of the population, depending on how some subgroups are classified. The way people self-identify ethnically is often contextual. Related groups include the so-called tribal Tai, Black Tai, White Tai, and Red Tai. These groups are not Buddh...
Located in the center of North Laos, Luang Prabang is a picturesque small town surrounded by limestone hills. The town is mostly enclosed by the Mekong and Khan rivers, that join at Luang Prabang. Its charming character and picturesque setting have made the town one of the most attractive ...
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Lao language, or simply referred to as Lao, is the official language of Laos or Lao PDR. It is the primary language of the Lao people, and is also spoken in the northeast of Thailand, where it is referred to as Isan language.