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Laos - Nature

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Around 70% of Laos' terrain is mountainous, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,820 m in Xieng Khouang province. The landscapes of northern Laos are dominated by hills. The Mekong river is the main geographical feature in the west and forms a natural border with Thailand in some areas. The Mekong flows through nearly 1,900 km of Lao territory and shapes much of the lifestyle of the people of Laos. In the south the Mekong reaches a breadth of 14 km, creating an area with thousands of islands.
Mountains in northern Laos	Kuang Si Falls	View over mountains in Laos
Sunset over Mekong River near Luang Prabang in the north