Laos
Overview
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a socialist state and the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. At the heart of the Indochinese peninsula, Laos is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest.
Laos - Quick Facts
Languages
Lao
Continent
Asia
Population
7.28 million
Capital City
Vientiane
Best Time to Visit
November to April
Drinkable Tap Water
No
Religion
Theravada Buddhism, Christianity
Plug Type
Type A, Type B, Type C, Type E, Type F
Safety
Travel Advisory
Level 2 - Exercise increased caution
Laos is generally safe for travelers, but caution should be exercised due to occasional petty crime and unexploded ordnance in rural areas.
Remember to get your travel insurance! Our recommended insurer is SafetyWing
Budget
Currency
₭ - Lao Kip
Places to Visit in Laos
Experiences
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