Laos - Wikipedia
WEBLaos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR or LPDR), is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. At the heart of the Indochinese Peninsula, Laos is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest.
Lao language - Wikipedia
WEBLao (Lao: ພາສາລາວ, [pʰáː sǎː láːw]), sometimes referred to as Laotian, is the official language of Laos and a significant language in the Isan region of northeastern Thailand, where it is usually referred to as the Isan language. Spoken by over 3 million people in Laos and 3.2 million in all countries, it serves as a vital ...
Laos | History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, & Facts
WEB5 days ago · 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) from northwest to southeast.
History of Laos | War, Map, Flag, & Facts | Britannica
WEBhistory 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 …
History of Laos - Wikipedia
WEBContents. hide. (Top) Limitations and current state of research. Prehistory. Early Indianised kingdoms. Tai migrations. Lan Xang (1353–1707) Regional kingdoms (1707–1779) Siam and suzerainty (1779–1893) Colonial period. Kingdom of Laos and the Lao Civil War (1953–1975) Lao People's Democratic Republic (1975–present) Explanatory notes. …
Laos summary | Britannica
WEBLaos , officially Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Country, Southeast Asia. Area: 91,429 sq mi (236,800 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 7,658,000. Capital: Vientiane.
Laos country profile - BBC News
WEB18 April 2023. Laos is one of the world's few openly communist states. It is a one-party state and the general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party holds ultimate power and...
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WEBModern-day Laos has its roots in the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, established in the 14th century under King FA NGUM. For 300 years, Lan Xang had influence reaching into present-day Cambodia and Thailand, as well as over all of what is now Laos. After centuries of gradual decline, Laos came under the domination of Siam (Thailand) from …
Laos - The World Factbook
WEBDec 28, 2021 · Laos. East Asia/Southeast Asia. Page last updated: December 28, 2021. Photos of Laos. View 8 Photos. Introduction. Background. Modern-day Laos has its roots in the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, established in the …
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WEBModern-day Laos has its roots in the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang. Laos came under the domination of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century, when it became part of French Indochina. In 1975, the communist Pathet Lao took control of the government. A gradual, limited return to private enterprise and the ...
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