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| Laos |
| Jewel of the Mekon, Land of a thousand elephants |
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The Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic is located in the center of Indochina, sharing borders with China to the North 416 kilometers, Myanmar to Northwest 236 kilometers, Thailand to the West 1,835 kilometers, Cambodia to the South 492 kilometers and Vietnam to the East 1,957 kilometers. |
| With a total area of 236,800 square kilometers, around 70% of Laos' terrain is mountainous, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,820 meters in Xieng Khouang Province. The landscapes of northern Laos and the regions adjacent to Vietnam, in particular, are dominated by rough mountains.
The Mekong River is the main geographical feature in the west and, in fact, forms a natural border with Thailand in some areas. The Mekong flows through nearly 1,900 kilometers of Lao territory and shapes much of the lifestyle of the people of Laos. In the South the Mekong reaches a breadth of 20 kilometers, creating an area with thousands of islands. |
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Language
The official language is Lao. Other languages are French, English. Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese.
People & Population
Population: 6.2 million.
- Density: 23 people/square kilometer.
- The population consists of 47 ethnic groups, in 4 main linguistic.
The time
Laos is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMS +7).
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Electricity The electric current is 220 volts AC, 50 cycles.
Climate Most of the year is hot and humid. Laos enjoys a tropical climate with two distinct seasons. The rainy season is from the beginning of May to the end of September, and the dry season is from October through April. The yearly average temperature is about 28 degrees Celsius, rising to a maximum of 38 degrees Celsius during April and May. In Vientiane a minimum temperature of 19 degrees Celsius is to be expected during January. In mountainous areas, however, temperature drops to as low as 14-15 degrees Celsius during the winter months, and during cold nights, can easily reach the freezing point. The average precipitation is highest in Southern Laos, where the Anna mite Mountains receive over 3,000 mm. annually. In Vientiane rainfall is about 1,500-2,000 mm. and in the Northern provinces only 1,000-1,500 mm.
When to visit The best time to visit Laos is between November and April.
The hot season from March to May is very dry and certain river trips are not possible. |
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| More countries in Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam |
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