Laos, Lao People's Democratic Republic. 236,000 sq
km, ( 92,000 sq m). Without direct access to the sea. Most of the country
is mountainous.
Population: 4,8 million.
After years of war and isolation Laos is stabilising and admits foreign
visitors. Laos offers travellers a glimpse of very traditional asian rural
life. Major products: rice, tabacco, coffe.
Vientiane: capital city. Population 300,000.
Luang Prabang: (500 km upriver from Vientiane)
is Laos' oldest town. About 20,000 inhabitants. |
