Laos (pronounced /ˈlɑː.oʊs/, /ˈlaʊ/, or /ˈleɪ.ɒs/), officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and People's Republic of China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south and Thailand to the west. Laos traces its history to the Kingdom of Lan Xang or Land of a Million Elephants, which existed from the 13th to the 18th century. After a period as a French protectorate, it gained independence in 1949. A long civil war ended officially when the Communist Pathet Lao movement came to power in 1975, but the protesting between factions continued for several years. 44% of the population live below the international poverty line of the equivalent of US$1.25 a day.
Landlocked country in Southeast Asia. North China. Area 23 68 million square kilometers. Population 4.25 million (1991). Vientiane. Plateau, mainly mountainous. Mekong River flows through the western border. Agricultural country. The main rice production. Power industry has an important role.
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Population
老挝 人口
Population: 5,377,000 (2001). More than 60 people, divided into three major national reunification, the old Dragon (mainly the old family, Thai, accounting for about 60% of the population), the old listen to family (mainly card race, S & P nan family) and old pine family (mainly the Hmong, Yao). General Lao, residents believe in Buddhism. Area: 236,800 sq km Districts: 16 provinces, one municipality: Vientiane City, and a Special Administrative Region: Race Song. Capital: Vientiane (vientiane), population 583,000. Laos has a long history, the 14th century to establish the Kingdom of Lancang, was one of the most prosperous countries in Southeast Asia. Located in the northern part of Indochina Peninsula, the Department of landlocked countries, the east Vietnam, south of Cambodia, Thailand and adjacent southwest, northwest border with Myanmar, north China. 80% of the territory of mountains and plateaus, and more is covered by forest, the "roof of Indochina," said.
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Administrative Division
老挝 行政区划
老挝 行政区划
老挝 行政区划
老挝 行政区划
老挝 行政区划
老挝 行政区划
Total of 16 provinces (Khouèng), 1 municipality (Kamphèng Nakhon), 1 administrative SAR (Khétphisét). 1904: Two Siam (Thailand) is a province, Laos, equivalent to the current Xaignabouli Luang Prabang province, and all the provinces, part of Vientiane province. Normalized change in Stung Treng province in Cambodia 1941: The two Siamese province back in Japan, Thailand, under the pressure. 1947 boundary adjustment after the war, they are placed under the jurisdiction of Laos. 1966: renamed as Houakhong Province South Province ~ 1976: Houakhong name changed back to Luang Namtha province province. Boli Kan Province (in northern Shan) into Vientiane province. Color Cotton Province (Xédôn, Baku color Pangsé) and Shetan Dayton Province (Sithandon, port holes in Khong) into the Champasak province (in Champassak). Wapi Kang Tong Province (Vapikhamthong, in hole-color Dayton Khongsedone) and Ru Shala Bay province. Oudomxay Province, Luang Prabang province from separation. Gammon River changed its name to the capital of Gansu and Inner Mongolia. Xaignabouli province has temporarily divided into three parts: Hongsha Province (Hôngxa), Paredes Province (Paklay) and Xaignabouli province. Savannakhet province has temporarily divided into two parts: color Bangheng Province (Champhone, in Kengkok) and Savannakhet provinces. 1983: Bokeo province, separated from the Luang Namtha Province. Race Analysis Khammouane province Boli Kan province and Vientiane provinces established. Color tribute Bay Province Province separation from the salad. ~ 1987: Oudomxay provincial capital to move from class Naxin Mans. ~ 1989: Vientiane municipality established. Moved from the provincial capital of Vientiane, Vientiane Wanrong. 1994.6: Song of the Special Administrative Region tournament _set_ up, analysis Boli Kan race Province, Vientiane Province and Xieng Khouang Province, _set_ up in some areas. Before and after may be, in parts of the province of Gansu and Inner Mongolia to change benefits Boli Kan Race province. Houaphan province formerly known as mulberry anger Province (in San anger), changed its name to the time available. Luang Namtha Province in France on the Mekong Times said the province also used later. One that is still the capital of Gansu and Inner Mongolia Gansu and Inner Mongolia. Major Cities Vientiane (Vientiane) capital, metropolitan area population of 672,000 (2003 estimate). The rest of the city is unknown.
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