Animali Laos has a large number of animal species, including as many as 500 different birds. ... più
Cibo The staple food of the Lao is sticky rice. Galangal and fish sauce are important ... più
Natura Around 70% of Laos' terrain is mountainous, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,820 m in ... più
Gente About half the country's people are ethnic Lao. The Lao are descended from the Tai ... più
Religione The religion followed by the majority of Laos’ population is Theravada Buddhism. Buddhism is supplemented ... più
Trasporti The Mekong and other rivers are essential parts of the country’s transportation system. The choice ... più
Strade Roads in Laos are generally of a very poor standard, and where there is pavement ... più
Capitale: VientianePopolazione: 6,6 mlnSuperficie: 236.800 km2 Lingue:
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Exact population: 6,586,266 (July 2011 est.) Literacy: Total population: 66.4%; male: 77.4%; female: 55.5% Ethnicities: Lao Loum (lowland) 68%, Lao Theung (upland) 22%, Lao Soung (highland) including the Hmong and the Yao 9%, ethnic Vietnamese/Chinese 1% Land boundaries: Total: 5,083 km; border countries: Burma 235 km, Cambodia 541 km, China 423 km, Thailand 1,754 km, Vietnam 2,130 km Terrain: Mostly rugged mountains; some plains and plateaus Extremes: Lowest point: Mekong River 70 m; highest point: Phou Bia 2,817 m Imports: Thailand 60.5%, China 10.3%, Vietnam 7.1%, Singapore 4% (2004) Exports: Thailand 19.3%, Vietnam 13.4%, France 8%, Germany 5.3%, UK 5% (2004) Industries: Copper, tin, and gypsum mining, timber, electric power, agricultural processing, construction, garments, tourism, cement Source: CIA World Factbook
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