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Which of these countries does not border Laos?

Malaysia. Laos is a landlocked country in Asia. It is bordered by Burma, People's Republic of China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. In the Lao language, the country's name is "Meuang Lao".

What is Laos officially called?

Lao People's Democratic Republic. Laos gained independence in 1949 after a period as a French protectorate. Laos traces its history back to the Kingdom of Lan Xang, which existed from the 14th-18th centuries.

Wat Phou is one of Laos's UNESCO heritage sites. What exactly is Wat Phou?

Temple. Wat Phou, sometimes spelt Wat Phu, is a Khmer Hindu temple in south Laos. It is located at the foot of Mount Phu Kao, about six km from the Mekong River.

What is the highest peak in Laos?

Phou Bia. Phou Bia is 2,819 meters high and is in the Xiangkhouang Province. The mountain sees extremely few outside visitors, due to the fact that it is a restricted area near the unused Long Chen air base. The area is covered by jungle, and has been used by Hmong guerilla soldiers.

From which country did Laos gain independence in 1953?

France. Laos was part of the Indochinese Union and gained independence from France in 1953. In 1975, a Communist movement overthrew Laos' monarchy and established a People’s Republic.

What is the national folk dance of Laos?

Lamvong. The Lamvong is a dance in which people rotate around in a circle, slowly moving arms, legs and bending fingers to the music. You move your hands in opposite directions, one to the left and one to the right and also move your legs in time to the rhythm. Lamvong is also danced in Cambodia.

What is the name of the bridge at Vientiane that connects Laos to Thailand?

Mittaphab Bridge. The construction of the bridge began in 1991 and officially opened in April 1994. It is 1,240 meters in length with 1,174 meters over water and 12.7 meters wide and spans across the Mekong River between Laos-Thailand. In English the name means "The Friendship Bridge".

What do you call a person from Laos?

Laotian. The official language of Laos is Lao, which sounds similar to Thai. Many of the older generation speak French, while the younger generation speak English as well as their native languages.

What is the most important national monument in Vientiane?

That Luang Shrine. That Luang Shrine, which means great Sacred Stupa, is a golden dome believed to contain a relic of Lord Buddha. The Luang Festival occurs annually on the full moon of November and continues for seven days and nights with traditional performances.

What is the name of the area where hundreds of stone jars are found scattered throughout the Xieng Khouang plain?

Plain of Jars. Plain of Jars is an area where there are over 300 giant jars of unknown origin. The jars vary in size and weight and from 2.5 to 11 meters in height. It is thought they must be over 1000 years old and used as a burial ground, although this is just a theory.