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Geography, demographics, economy, history, and government (see also Research) - Form of government:
- Population: 5,407,453 (19% urban)
- Total area: 236,800 sq. km
- Languages: Laotian
- Religions: Buddhism
- Per capita GDP: $1,260 p.a (1998)
- Exports: $339 m; garments, textiles, coffee, tin, wood
- Literacy: 60% (1998)
- Life expectancy: 54.2 years (55.9f, 52.6m)
Sources
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Laos
- [U.S. Library of Congress] country study - Laos
- [U.S. State Department] [Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs] country information - Laos
- [AsiaSource] country profiles maps and statistics - Laos - a resource of The Asia Society
- E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - Laos - national anthem, flag, map, people, economy, geography, government, defence, news
and weather
- [Nation by Nation] country data - Laos - facts, government, geography, history, human rights, people
- [World Skip] country data - Laos
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(Click on map to go to surrounding locations)
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Portals, indexes, guides, searchers, phone directories
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Executive, legislature, judiciary, ministries, departments, agencies, and commissions
- Governments on the WWW - Laos - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices, law
courts, embassies, etc
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Human rights & civil liberties, humanitarian aid, political parties, activism, environment, and labour
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office - Laos
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Education, health & public safety, religion, women, children & youth, and associations & societies
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Ethnicity, language, the arts, history & heritage, performance, costume, and literature
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Associations, competitions, leisure, and hobbies
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Guides & advice, accommodation, attractions, transport, agents, and organisers
- Luangprabang Travel & Tour Co. (Vientiane) - organises basic tours, eco-trekking, kayaking, caravan tours and transit from Laos
to China, camping, hotel reservations and air fairs
- PassPlanet - backpacking travel guide to Asia
- Visit Laos - Laos hotels and tours, travel in Vientiane and Luang Prabang
- Amazing Lao Travel Co.
Ltd (Vientiane) - car rental,
visa arrangements and extension, business visa service, hotel reservations,
ticketing (airlines, boat and bus
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Statistics, government, economy, geography, demography, and society
- Essential data:
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Laos
- Social development:
- [OneWorld.net] country database - Laos - news articles selected from around the world
- Human rights:
- [International Lesbian and Gay Association] [Country Survey - Laos] - information for those working to promote lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) rights
- Governance:
- Governments on the WWW - Laos - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices, law
courts, embassies, etc
- [Political Resources] - Laos
- [CIA Library] [Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members] - Laos
- [World Audit.org] national statistics and reports - Laos - national statistics and reports from Freedom House, Transparency
International, Amnesty International, the International Commission of Jurists and others
- [ElectionWorld.org] election results in Laos
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Newspapers & magazines, journals, television & radio, publishing, and entertainment
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Resourcing, manufacturing, distribution, trade, and regulation of goods and services
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Banking, investment, insurance, stockmarkets, and market regulation
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