OVERVIEW
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR or LPDR)
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is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. At the heart of the Indochinese Peninsula, Laos is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest. Its capital and largest city is Vientiane.
Laos's population was estimated at 7.45 million in 2022, dispersed unevenly across the country. Most people live in valleys of the Mekong River and its tributaries. Vientiane prefecture, the capital and largest city, population is about 1,001,477 as of the 2023 Census.
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Laos is full of cultural attractions and natural wonders: temples that reflect the past 500 years of Buddhist architecture, massive stone jars that defy easy explanation, caves crammed full of Buddha images, and a host of eco-friendly options.
Laos is one of the very few genuinely exotic and magical countries in the world. If you want to get to the heart of this mysterious and strikingly different land it’s best to take a tour with knowledgeable guides and experienced hands.
