LAOS

Location

Laos is a landlocked country in South-east Asia. China is to its north, Vietnam to its east, Cambodia (kampuchea) to its south, Thailand to the west and Burma to the north-west.

Capital

Vientiane

Language

Lao (official) French,
English

Monetary Unit

Kip

Largest Cities

Savannakhet,
Luang Prabang,
Pakse

Principal rivers

Mekong

Places to Visit

Savannakhet,
Luang Prabang,
Pakse,
Vientiane

Air Ports

Vientiane International Air Port (Watty)