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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikivoyage or other free sources online. Laos, officially known as the Lao People´s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), is one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia. A mountainous and landlocked country, Laos shares borders with Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, Thailand to the west, and Myanmar and China to the north. After years of war and isolation, Southeast Asia s most pristine environment, intact cultures and quite possibly the most chilled-out people on earth mean destination Laos is fast earning cult status among travellers. It is developing quickly but still has much of the tradition that has sadly disappeared elsewhere in the region. Village life is refreshingly simple and even in Vientiane it s hard to believe this sort of languid riverfront life exists in a national capital. This book offers information on Laos and its most notable places.

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