Laos was under Japanese administration during World War II, gaining independence in 1945 before returning to French administration until achieving autonomy in 1949. The country …

5 days ago · Laos, landlocked country of northeast-central mainland Southeast Asia. It consists of an irregularly round portion in the north that narrows into a peninsula-like region stretching to …

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Destination Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia on the Indochinese peninsula between Thailand and Vietnam, and north of Cambodia. Laos shares also short borders with China and …

Sep 18, 2025 · From the cultural riches of Luang Prabang to the waterfalls near Pakse, plan your trip to Laos with this guide to activities, budget and health and safety.

Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked socialist republic in Southeast Asia. Laos traces its history to the Kingdom of Lan Xang or Land of a Million …

Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Myanmar and by China to the northwest, by Vietnam to the east, by Cambodia to the south and by Thailand to the west. …

Nov 22, 2024 · Exercise increased caution to Laos due to civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Areas of Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, …

The Peoples’ Democratic Republic of Laos is located in the center of Indochina, sharing borders with China to the North 416 kilometers, Myanmar to Northwest 236 kilometers, Thailand to the …