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Laos (Lao People's Democratic Republic)

Country

Name: Laos
Code: LAO
Official Name: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Located: Asia
Capital: Vientiane
Calling Code: +856
Flag of Lao People's Democratic Republic
Flag of Lao People's Democratic Republic
Coat of Arms of Lao People's Democratic Republic
Coat of Arms of Lao People's Democratic Republic

Demographics and Politics

Form of Goverment: Socialist republic
Official Languages: Lao
Regional Languages: French, English, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese
Population: 6834942
Largest cities: Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Kaysone Phomvihane
Religion: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism

Geographic Information

Area Total: 236000.00 sq.km.
Water: 2.00%
Borders: Thailand, Vietnam, Combodia, China, Myanmar
Mountains: Phou Bia, Rao Co, Phou San, Phou Soaydao, Phou Pan-Gnai, Phou Khè, Phou Leuy, Phou Gnotlian, Phou Samsao, Doi Phi Pan Nam
Rivers: Ca River, Ma River, Mekong, Nam Ou, Nam Song River, LuangPrabang
Climate: Tropical monsoon

Laos Famous Places

Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Champasak, Plain of Jars, Vang Vieng caves

Laos Economy

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, trade
Currency: Lao Kip (LAK)

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Road Traffic Information

Drive Side: Right
Convention of Road Traffic: Geneva 1949
Convention on Road Traffic, of 8 November 1968
Convención sobre la Circulación Vial en Viena el 8 de Noviembre de 1968
Конвенция о дорожном движении, подписанная в Вене 8 ноября 1968 года
Convention sur la Circulation Routière fait à Vienne le 8 Novembre 1968
《道路交通公约》 1968 年11 月8 日订于维也纳
Convention on Road Traffic, of 8 November 1968 - Arabic

Laos Time Zone (UTC)

Winter:+7 - +7
Summer: +7 - +7
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