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Beautiful sunset on the Mekong River.
Laos: From the Mountains to the Mekong

February 13th 2008
Laos is a mountainous country, very similar in terrain to northern Thailand. It has a population of about 6.5 million. The food is somewhat similar to Thai food, although less spicy. As in Thailand, a fork and spoon are sometimes used to eat meals, pushing the food onto the spoon with the fork, but often you are just meant to use your hands. Many Laos f ... read more
Asia » Laos

Lao or Laotian Flag Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more
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