This is the oldest city of Laos, its ancient capital, and now the cultural and religious center of the country, its main attraction, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. The city is located about 400 km north of the capital Vientiane on the banks of the Mekong River, at an altitude of about…
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Laos Society
Laos is a small Southeast Asian country located on the Mekong river, with a population of around 6.8 million people. The main ethnic group is Lao, making up around 68% of the population. Other ethnic groups include Khmu, Hmong and Tai Lue. The majority of Laotians are Buddhist, with other religions such as Christianity and…