 Laos — (lä´ōs) |
About The People
Did You Know... Laos was once known as Lan Xang, meaning “the Kingdom of a Million El »» More
Eating & Recipes... The Lao eat with a fork in the left hand and a spoon in the right. However, »» More
In Their Language... The generally accepted form of greeting among Lao people is the Nop, w »» More
Fashion... Lao women wear western- style blouses with colorful calf-length, sarong-sty »» More
Socializing... The Lao are a frank, open and friendly people. They also have a strongly de »» More
Family... The Lao have large, close-knit families, often with three generations livin »» More
Sports & Recreation... One popular traditional game is called kataw. It is played with a smal »» More
| World Region: Southeast Asia
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Laos History
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Detail from a door of Wat Ba Khe in Louangphrabang shows courtier
blowing conch shell.
HISTORICAL RESEARCH SHOWS that the rudimentary
structures of a
multiethnic state existed before the founding of the
Kingdom »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Vientiane »» History of Vientiane
Population: 6,834,942
GDP: $13,990,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 236,800 (sq km) 91,428 (sq mi)
Currency: kip
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