Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Some facts about Laos

Laos is a country in Asia, between Thailand and Vietnam.

Laos' neighboroughs are: Thailand, China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Burma.

Capital: Vientiane.

Number of inhabitans: 6,2 millions

National Day: Dec 2nd

Laos have been French before. That's why there are still many signs in French language. For a short time during the 2nd World War, Laos was occupied by Japan, but France took Laos back again.
Laos became free from France 1953.

Currency: Kip
I can't exchange to kip here in Sweden, so I must exhange to kip in Laos, i.e at our hotel or at a bank in Laos.

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