Laos

Laos

Capital: Vientiane
Population: 5,497,000
Languages: Lao, French, English
Religions: Buddhism
Government: Communist State
Currency: New kip
Exports: timber, electrical power
Area: 236,800 sq. km.
Features: The highest peak is Phu Bia at 9,252ft in the Annamese Cordillera Mountains. The Mekong River follows the Thai border into Cambodia. [NS] [VH] {UA} {EB}