The staple food of the Lao is sticky rice. Galangal and fish sauce are important ... more
Around 70% of Laos' terrain is mountainous, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,820 m in ... more
About half the country's people are ethnic Lao. The Lao are descended from the Tai ... more
The religion followed by the majority of Laos’ population is Theravada Buddhism. Buddhism is supplemented ... more
The Mekong and other rivers are essential parts of the country’s transportation system. The choice ... more
Roads in Laos are generally of a very poor standard, and where there is pavement ... more
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