Learn about the Mekong River in Laos

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The Mekong River, which crosses different countries in Southeast Asia, is considered the lifeline of the small country of Laos. This river is recognized as one of the great rivers in the whole world. Read on to learn more about the Mekong River in Laos.  Origin of the Name  The original name … Read more

Learn More About the 4000 Islands in Laos

Learn More About the 4000 Islands in Laos

The 4000 Islands, or Si Phan Don as it’s more often known, are a collection of islands in southern Laos, not far from Cambodia’s border. These islands attract many visitors yearly who come to admire Laos’s stunning scenery and learn about the country’s rich cultural heritage. This post will discuss the 4000 … Read more

Learn More About Nong Fa Lake in Laos

Learn More About Nong Fa Lake in Laos

Laos is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, which feature lush jungles, towering mountains, and tranquil lakes. One such lake that should not be missed is Nong Fa Lake. A trip to this local gem in the province of Attapeu could give visitors a taste of the country’s famous calm and serenity. Nong … Read more

Learn More About the Vieng Xai Caves in Laos

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While many travelers skip over Laos, they miss out on some of Southeast Asia’s most stunning scenery. The Vieng Xai caves are among Laos’s most famous and historically significant landmarks. During the Second Indochina War, the Pathet Lao, communist forces fighting against the Royal Lao Government and the United States, used these … Read more

How did Laos end up with a single-party communist government?

How did Laos end up with a single-party communist government

Throughout most of its history, Laos was caught between larger neighbors, competing empires, and shifting political alliances. Because of its strategic location between China and Thailand, Laos frequently came under attack from a variety of conquerors, most notably the Siamese, the French, and the United States each of whom had an interest … Read more

10 Interesting Facts About Laotian Geography

10 Interesting Facts About Laotian Geography

Laos is a landlocked country located in the heart of Southeast Asia. The Laotian people live in a country of interesting and wonderful geography whose terrain ranges from low-lying river deltas to towering mountains. From the mountaintops that border China to the Mekong River and its tributaries, Laos offers a study in … Read more

Guide to Laotian Geography

Guide to Laotian Geography

Southeast Asia’s sole landlocked country and independent republic, Laos is located west of Vietnam and northeast of Thailand. It occupies a region of 236,800 square kilometers in the middle of Southeast Asia’s peninsula and is bordered by Thailand, Vietnam, the People’s Republic of China, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, and the People’s Republic of … Read more

Learn About the Climate in Laos

Learn About the Climate in Laos

Roughly 6.5 million people are living in the Republic of Laos, who are frequently categorized into lowland, Midland, and upland Laotians based on elevation. The Lao, who make up the majority of the population and reside primarily in the lowlands, are the largest ethnic group. The Khmou, at 11%, the Hmong, at … Read more

Learn About Theravada Buddhism

Laos Theravada Buddhism

As its location on the map of southeast Asia might imply, Laos is the result of early contact between the Khmers of Cambodia and the Thais who eventually established Thailand. Laos is a landlocked nation squeezed between Thailand to the west and Vietnam to the east and shares shorter borders with Burma … Read more

Learn About Animism in Laos

Learn About Animism in Laos

Laos is a country with diverse religions and cultures. In Laos, almost two-thirds of the people identify as Buddhist (64.7 percent). Laos’s former official religion was Buddhism. Buddhism is still the dominating cultural force in modern-day Laos, despite the fact that this is no longer the case. Indeed, the nation and its … Read more

Learn about Agriculture in Laos

Learn about Agriculture in Laos

Laos, a country in Southeast Asia, has a land mass of 23.68 million hectares, of which at least 5 million hectares are suitable for farming (about 21 percent). In Laos, agriculture is the most significant economic sector. Five million of Laos’ total land area—23,680,000 hectares—are suitable for cultivation, and as of the … Read more

Introduction to Laotian Governmental Structure

Introduction to Laotian Governmental Structure

Along with Cuba, North Korea, Vietnam, and China, Laos is one of the final strongholds of communism. It is a single-party communist government where the Laotian People’s Revolutionary Party officially rules the nation (LPRP). However, Laos’ Communist Party is reluctant to appear to be an obviously communist organization. In fact, there are … Read more