LAOS            

A mountainous, slow-moving and lightly populated country isolated from many of the changes taking place elsewhere in Southeast Asia. A strong Buddhist culture with a French influence, Laos is a most intriguing country. Policies are in place to protect its heritage to ensure that it remains unspolit. With the mighty Mekong as its border and destinations such as Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Pakse to name but a few , Laos is one of the best places to visit for travelers searching for somewhere off the beaten path with an ambience of another century. 

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Capital City: Vientiane

Main Cities: Luang Prebang

Population: 4,743,000

Area: 236,800 km2

Currency: 1 kip = 100 at

Languages: Lao

Religions: Buddhist