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Laos version of the arc de triomphe  
   

Laos version of the arc de triomphe

Built using American funds in the 1960s. The cement used was originally intended to build an airfield during the Vietnam War. The Laotian government of the day used the money to build the monument instead and sometimes referred to as the vertical runway.
Northern Laos

April 20th 2012
Hello all, We headed for Vang Vieng, an 8 hour bus journey, the views were good and although we'd heard stories about buses breaking down, accidents etc on the bumpy roads. We were okay and arrived safely after having slept the majority of it. The town was small and it didn't take long for us to find accommodation. After dumping our bags, we headed straight out and came across a row ... read more
Asia » Laos » North

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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