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Travel destinations and attractions of Laos, including the Plain of Jars. Includes travel etiquette.

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Russell Sanford

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Travel destinations and attractions of Laos, including the Plain of Jars. Includes travel etiquette.

Laos Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Laos, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Laos
Getting Around Laos on Local Transport - Lonely Planet

Catching local transport in Laos - transport tips on getting around Laos like a local.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/laos/transport/getting-around/local-transport
Laos - Lonely Planet

Laos, long a forgotten backwater, combines some of the best elements of Southeast Asia in one bite-sized destination.Something for EveryoneLaos...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/laos
Laos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar (Burma) and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laos
Hotel Lao (Vientiane, Laos) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor

Book Hotel Lao, Vientiane on TripAdvisor: See 37 traveler reviews, 11 candid photos, and great deals for Hotel Lao, ranked #38 of 84 hotels in Vientiane and rated 3.5 of 5 at TripAdvisor.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293950-d558051-Reviews-Hotel_Lao-Vientiane_Vientiane_Province.html
Laos Travel - Places to Visit

Often overlooked in favour of its better-known neighbours, landlocked Laos remains one of Southeast Asia's most beguiling destinations.
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/asia/laos/
Laos: FAQs for Lao Travel - TripAdvisor

Inside Laos: FAQs for Lao Travel - Before you visit Laos, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293949-c132898/Laos:Faqs.For.Lao.Travel.html
Laos Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Laos vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/asia/laos
Top 10 Hotels and Guesthouses in Vientiane, Laos - The Guardian

One of Asia's most laid-back capitals, Vientiane is full of crumbling French mansions and inspiring monuments - and calm, stylish hotels and guesthouses to hang out in between sightseeing
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/feb/24/top-10-hotels-and-guesthouses-in-vientiane-laos
5 Dishes You Shouldn't Leave Laos Without Trying - BootsnAll

Often overshadowed by its neighbors of Thailand and Vietnam, Lao cuisine is uniquely rustic and deceptively simple. James Pham explains why Lao food deserves to be celebrated.
http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/13-01/what-to-eat-in-laos.html
Hunger-Inducing Food from Laos: a Photoessay - Legal Nomads

Photography and description of the best food from Laos that I ate during my visit.
http://www.legalnomads.com/2011/02/some-of-my-favourite-foods-from-laos.html
Best Laos Transportation - VirtualTourist

Laos Transportation: 297 tips on getting to and getting around Laos from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Transportation-Laos-TG-C-1.html

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Lao People's Democratic Republic ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ (Lao) Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxon Lao
Flag Emblem
Motto: ສັນຕິພາບ ເອກະລາດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ເອກະພາບ ວັດທະນະຖາວອນ Santiphap, Ekalat, Paxathipatai, Ekaphap, Vatthanathavon "Peace, Independence, Democracy, Unity and Prosperity"
Anthem: ເພງຊາດລາວ Pheng Xat Lao "Hymn of the Lao People"
Show globe Show ASEAN Location of Laos (green) in ASEAN (dark green) – [Legend]
Capital and largest city	Vientiane 17°58′N 102°36′E / 17.967°N 102.600°E / 17.967; 102.600
Official languages	Lao
Spoken languages	Lao Khmu Hmong Phu Thai Tai^[1]
Ethnic groups (2015 ^[2])	53.2% Lao 11% Khmu 9.2% Hmong 3.4% Phu Thai 3.1% Tai 2.5% Makong 2.2% Katang 2.0% Lue 1.8% Akha 11.6% other^[a]
Religion	66.0% Buddhism^[b] 30.7% Tai folk religion 1.5% Christianity 1.8% other / none^[4]
Demonym(s)	Lao Laotian
Government	Unitary people's democratic republic under a one-party state

• LPRP General Secretary and President	Thongloun Sisoulith
• Prime Minister	Sonexay Siphandone
• Vice President	Bounthong Chitmany Pany Yathotou
• President of the National Assembly	Saysomphone Phomvihane

Legislature	National Assembly
Formation

• Kingdom of Lan Xang	1353–1707
• Kingdoms of Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Champasak	1707–1778
• Vassals of Siam	1778–1893
• French protectorate	1893–1953
• Free Lao Movement	1945–1949
• Unified Kingdom	11 May 1947
• Independence from France	22 October 1953
• Monarchy abolished	2 December 1975

Area
• Total	236,800 km² (91,400 sq mi)^[5] (82nd)
• Water (%)	2
Population
• 2024 estimate	7,953,556^[5] (103rd)
• Density	26.7/km² (69.2/sq mi) (183rd)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$78.850 billion^[6] (108th)
• Per capita	$10,120^[6] (126th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$16.320 billion^[6] (138th)
• Per capita	$2,100^[6] (150th)
Gini (2012)	36.4^[7] medium inequality
HDI (2023)	0.617^[8] medium (147th)
Currency	Kip (₭) (LAK)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Calling code	+856
ISO 3166 code	LA
Internet TLD	.la
^ Including over 100 smaller ethnic groups ^ "The State respects and protects all lawful activities of Buddhists and of followers of other religions, [and] mobilises and encourages Buddhist monks and novices as well as the priests of other religions to participate in activities that are beneficial to the country and people."^[3]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Laos Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Laos, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Laos
Getting Around Laos on Local Transport - Lonely Planet

Catching local transport in Laos - transport tips on getting around Laos like a local.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/laos/transport/getting-around/local-transport
Laos - Lonely Planet

Laos, long a forgotten backwater, combines some of the best elements of Southeast Asia in one bite-sized destination.Something for EveryoneLaos...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/laos
Laos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar (Burma) and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laos
Hotel Lao (Vientiane, Laos) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor

Book Hotel Lao, Vientiane on TripAdvisor: See 37 traveler reviews, 11 candid photos, and great deals for Hotel Lao, ranked #38 of 84 hotels in Vientiane and rated 3.5 of 5 at TripAdvisor.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293950-d558051-Reviews-Hotel_Lao-Vientiane_Vientiane_Province.html
Laos Travel - Places to Visit

Often overlooked in favour of its better-known neighbours, landlocked Laos remains one of Southeast Asia's most beguiling destinations.
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/asia/laos/
Laos: FAQs for Lao Travel - TripAdvisor

Inside Laos: FAQs for Lao Travel - Before you visit Laos, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293949-c132898/Laos:Faqs.For.Lao.Travel.html
Laos Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Laos vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/asia/laos
Top 10 Hotels and Guesthouses in Vientiane, Laos - The Guardian

One of Asia's most laid-back capitals, Vientiane is full of crumbling French mansions and inspiring monuments - and calm, stylish hotels and guesthouses to hang out in between sightseeing
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/feb/24/top-10-hotels-and-guesthouses-in-vientiane-laos
5 Dishes You Shouldn't Leave Laos Without Trying - BootsnAll

Often overshadowed by its neighbors of Thailand and Vietnam, Lao cuisine is uniquely rustic and deceptively simple. James Pham explains why Lao food deserves to be celebrated.
http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/13-01/what-to-eat-in-laos.html
Hunger-Inducing Food from Laos: a Photoessay - Legal Nomads

Photography and description of the best food from Laos that I ate during my visit.
http://www.legalnomads.com/2011/02/some-of-my-favourite-foods-from-laos.html
Best Laos Transportation - VirtualTourist

Laos Transportation: 297 tips on getting to and getting around Laos from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Transportation-Laos-TG-C-1.html

Lao People's Democratic Republic ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ (Lao) Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxon Lao
Flag Emblem
Motto: ສັນຕິພາບ ເອກະລາດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ເອກະພາບ ວັດທະນະຖາວອນ Santiphap, Ekalat, Paxathipatai, Ekaphap, Vatthanathavon "Peace, Independence, Democracy, Unity and Prosperity"
Anthem: ເພງຊາດລາວ Pheng Xat Lao "Hymn of the Lao People"
Show globe Show ASEAN Location of Laos (green) in ASEAN (dark green) – [Legend]
Capital and largest city	Vientiane 17°58′N 102°36′E / 17.967°N 102.600°E / 17.967; 102.600
Official languages	Lao
Spoken languages	Lao Khmu Hmong Phu Thai Tai^[1]
Ethnic groups (2015 ^[2])	53.2% Lao 11% Khmu 9.2% Hmong 3.4% Phu Thai 3.1% Tai 2.5% Makong 2.2% Katang 2.0% Lue 1.8% Akha 11.6% other^[a]
Religion	66.0% Buddhism^[b] 30.7% Tai folk religion 1.5% Christianity 1.8% other / none^[4]
Demonym(s)	Lao Laotian
Government	Unitary people's democratic republic under a one-party state

• LPRP General Secretary and President	Thongloun Sisoulith
• Prime Minister	Sonexay Siphandone
• Vice President	Bounthong Chitmany Pany Yathotou
• President of the National Assembly	Saysomphone Phomvihane

Legislature	National Assembly
Formation

• Kingdom of Lan Xang	1353–1707
• Kingdoms of Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Champasak	1707–1778
• Vassals of Siam	1778–1893
• French protectorate	1893–1953
• Free Lao Movement	1945–1949
• Unified Kingdom	11 May 1947
• Independence from France	22 October 1953
• Monarchy abolished	2 December 1975

Area
• Total	236,800 km² (91,400 sq mi)^[5] (82nd)
• Water (%)	2
Population
• 2024 estimate	7,953,556^[5] (103rd)
• Density	26.7/km² (69.2/sq mi) (183rd)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$78.850 billion^[6] (108th)
• Per capita	$10,120^[6] (126th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$16.320 billion^[6] (138th)
• Per capita	$2,100^[6] (150th)
Gini (2012)	36.4^[7] medium inequality
HDI (2023)	0.617^[8] medium (147th)
Currency	Kip (₭) (LAK)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Calling code	+856
ISO 3166 code	LA
Internet TLD	.la
^ Including over 100 smaller ethnic groups ^ "The State respects and protects all lawful activities of Buddhists and of followers of other religions, [and] mobilises and encourages Buddhist monks and novices as well as the priests of other religions to participate in activities that are beneficial to the country and people."^[3]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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