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Geography and Demographics
- Laos is officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR).
- It is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand.
- Population exceeds 7.5 million; capital is Vientiane.
UNESCO and Economic Participation
- Home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Luang Prabang, Vat Phou, and the Plain of Jars.
- The Boten–Vientiane railway connects Vientiane to Kunming and was completed in 2021.
- Member of ASEAN, East Asia Summit, and other international groups for economic cooperation.
Historical Background
- The kingdom of Lan Xang existed from the 13th to 18th centuries and split into three in 1707.
- Unified under French rule in 1893, Laos gained independence in 1945, became fully autonomous in 1949, and independent in 1953.
- Civil war occurred from 1959 to 1975, leading to the formation of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
List of newspapers published in Laos.
pasaxon |
Kuanjai magazine |
Vientiane Times |
VOA Lao |
Lao Times |
KPL |