Laos, “a million of Elephant” country, retains a slow, rather old-fashioned charm, simple and friendly people with many colorful festivals such as Laos New Year, Elephant festival or Wat Phu Festival. Furthermore, you shouldn’t miss the most popular places - Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and Vientiane when visiting Laos. - Bạn đang xem trang 4
Official name: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Capital: Vientiane
Official language: Lao
Currency: kip (LAK)
Area: 236,800 sq km
Population: 6,803,899 (estimated in 2015)
Population density: 26,7 per sq km
Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is located in the heart of Laos. It is on the bank of the Mekong River near the border with Thailand and prides itself for its Buddhist temples and French colonial architecture scattered throughout the city.