Laos

Laos


ASEAN country – Laos





















Map Pg. 4
Highlights (An Overview): Pg. 4-9
Cities
Tourist attractions:
Rivers
Caves
World Heritage Sites
Temples
Nature
Food
Snapshot: Pg. 9-18
Population
Ethnic Groups
Health
Knowledge / Education
GDP
Currency
Government Structure
The President
Legislature
Judiciary
Brief history
Tourist Attractions - The Culture: Pg. 19
The People
Religion
Tourist Attractions - The Arts: Pg. 20-22
Music
Dance
Theatre
Literature
Architecture
Painting and Sculpture
Tourist Attractions – Sport Pg. 23-24
Tourist Attractions – Festivals Pg. 24-33
The Environment Pg. 34-35
Food & Drink Pg. 35-39
Problems, worries, and concerns Pg. 39-40
Personal Safety Pg. 41-16
Stay Healthy
Integrity of personal transport
Pricing:
Markets and shops
Parks
Crime and personal safety:
Banditry
UXO Unexploded ordinance
Theft
Economics: Pg. 46-56
Stable or uncertain?
Exchange rates
Inflation
Infrastructure: Pg. 57-63
Airports and ports
Bridges
Classified hostelries
Roads
Traffic and Parking management
Natural disasters: Pg. 63-66
Floods
Mudslides
Typhoons
People: Pg. 67-69
Education and experience
Politics and Government: Pg. 68-70
Political Party
Present Politics
Tourism Sustainability: Pg. 70-72
What is The Big Question? Pg. 73
References: Pg. 74-76


















Map




Highlights
Cities

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, situated on the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Vientiane became the capital in 1563 due to fears of a Burmese invasion. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos.The estimated population of the city is 754,000 (2009). The city hosted the 25th...

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