About Laos
Laos (Lao People's Democratic Republic) located next to Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, China and Vietnam. Laos is the only country in South East Asian Nation that doesn't have beach or sea. However, with about 7 millions people, Laos depends on Nature, Forest, Wildlife, River, Lake, Culture, Temples, Waterfalls, Ethnic Group, Cities and so on for their Tourist.
When you visit ASEAN, Laos is a good option for the tour combination in the Indochina including Thailand. Many people visit Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and then Thailand or even finish their relaxation in Cambodia a the nice peaceful beach.
For more detail, let's see the below.
- Official Name: Lao People's Democratic Republic
- ASEAN Declaration: 23 July 1997
- Area: 237,955
- Population: 7 Millions +
- Calling Code: +856
- Driving Side: Right
- Official Language: Laos
- Spoken Languages: French, English
- Motto: Peace, independence, democracy, unity and prosperity
- Capital City: Vientiane
- Largest City: Vientiane
- Ethnic Group:
- Lao Loum (Low Land People)
- Lao Theung (midland people)
- Lao Soung (highland people)
- Religious:
- Buddhism
- Tai Folk Region
- Christianity
- Others
- Currency: Kip (₭) - LAK
- International Airport:
- Vientiane's Wattay International Airport
- Luang Prabang International Airport
- Tourist Attraction:
- Nature
- Mountain
- River
- Culture
- Religious
- Foodie
- Forest
- Animals
- Countryside
- Cities
- Agriculture, and so many others.
- Seasons: Laos season is not really complex. You do not have to worry about the coastlines influence like those countries that have sea or beaches. The only two seasons are:
- Dry Season - October - late April
- Wet Season - May - September