Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia and lies mostly between latitudes 14° and 23°N, and longitudes 100° and 108°E. The forested landscape consists mostly of mountains, the highest of …

Feb 24, 2021 · Physical map of Lao People's Democratic Republic showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps.

Lao (ພາສາລາວ, phasa Lao; [pʰáː.sǎː láːw]), sometimes referred to as Laotian, is a Southwestern Tai language and the official language of Laos. It is also spoken in the Isan region of northeastern …

1 day 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 the …

Jun 30, 2026 · The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has provided fiscal and policy advice to the Legislature for 75 years. It is known for its fiscal and programmatic expertise and nonpartisan …

1 day ago · Present-day Laos traces its historic and cultural identity to the kingdom of Lan Xang Hom Khao (Kingdom of a Million Elephants Under the White Parasol), which existed for four centuries as …

2 days ago · Laos is an ethnically and linguistically diverse country. The official language of Laos is Lao, although various foreign languages have often been used by the elite. French was once the …

Laos is one of the least explored countries in Southeast Asia, but it offers plenty of beautiful places to visit. With stunning waterfalls and nature-blessed beauty from North to South, travelers can explore …

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 …

Feb 23, 2026 · A new Lao oral history collection of veteran interviews is now online. A companion panel event featuring Lao and American veterans is also available. Veterans from the Secret War in Laos …