Portal:Laos
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It traces its historic and cultural identity to the kingdom of Japanese occupation, but was recolonised by France until it won autonomy in 1949. Laos became independent in 1953 under King Sisavang Vong .
The capital city is Mon-Khmer groups, the Hmong , and other indigenous hill tribes, accounting for 40 percent of the population, live in the foothills and mountains.
Laos' ambitious strategies for development are based on generating electricity from its rivers and selling the power to its neighbors, namely La Francophonie. Laos became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2013.
Selected article - Buddhist stupa in the centre of the city of Vientiane, capital of Laos. Since its initial establishment, suggested to be in the 3rd century AD, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions, as recently as the 1930s, due to foreign invasions of the area. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos as well as a national symbol. (Full article... )
General images -The following are images from various Laos-related articles on Wikipedia.
Related portalsSoutheast Asia Other Countries Selected biography -Burmese conqueror Bayinnaung, who had already subdued Xieng Mai (Chiang Mai) in 1558 and Ayutthaya in 1564. Setthathirath was a prolific builder and erected many Buddhist monuments including Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Haw Phra Kaew, Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan and the Pha That Luang in Vientiane. (Full article... )Selected picture View from near the top of Vat Phou towards Mekong river. WikiProjects
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