Lao Information
Laos
A smiling and hostile people, highlands, fertile valleys, temples and pagodas, an ethnographic diversity, Laos is often a mystery to be revealed. Centuries have passed, time flows, but people with pride, trying to keep their traditions and customs, without spending promotes modern daily life. Vientiane along the Mekong, very close to Thailand. The Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos recognized by UNESCO, peaceful illustrated with a stunning architecture. Also the city of Pakse, built in colonial style. And Phongsali city in the north, with its ethnic groups along the border with China.
Capital: Vientiane.
Population: 6.7 million inhabitants.
Area: 236 800 km ².
Language: Lao, Thai some dialects: Hmong, Mon-Khmer and Sino-Tibetan.
Currency and exchange: kip (LAK) 1 € = about 11.28 LAK - The euro can be exchanged at banks.
History
Prehistory: Many vestiges, the best known are the famous Plain of Jars XiengKhouang, renamed Plain of Jars, reflect the civilizations that have occupied the territory of present Laos prehistoric times.
Early History: At the end of the prehistoric period, the Laos was under the direct influence of the Khmer kingdom, marked by some vestiges of Hindu civilization, such as the temple Vat Phou, Champasak
- From the 10th to the 13th centuries, populations of Thais from southern China, down to the south and settled in the plains and the Mekong in Laos. As well as villages, towns and small principalities began to form.
- From 1340 to 1350, Prince Fa Ngum leads the conquest of all the small principalities scattered along the Mekong River.
- 1945, at the end of the Second World War, Laos, enjoying the surrender of Japan, demanding independence. The Prime Minister and Viceroy Phetsarat creates movement Lao Issara (Free Laos).
- 1945, Phetsarat declares the independence of Laos, but France refused to recognize the new state.
- 1949, France granted Laos statehood Independent Associate with complete reunification under the crown of the king of Luang Sri Savang Vong and the three-headed elephant flag.
The country is still part of the French Union but he became a member of the United Nations. In 1953, the Franco-Lao in Laos grants sovereignty.
- 1950, the prince Souphanouvong, created in Vietnam Pathet Lao movement.
- 1950, Souphanouvong installed his headquarter in the province of Sam Neua.
- 1954, the departure of the French, Washington decided to engage in Indochina and compensate a royalist army, consisting of about 50,000 soldiers to fight in the north.
- 1951 to 1954, the royal government, headed by Souvanna Phouma moderate, was etablished in the country . The Lao economy depended mainly américaines.
- 1958, Souvanna Phouma resigns. He was replaced by Phoui Sannanikone.
This one has a policy of eradication of FPL front of the Communist Party.
- 1959, a military coup broke relayed and replaces the Government Sannanikone another backed by the army whose priority is the fight against communism. A resumption of civil war is inevitable.
- 1960, Souphanouvong, the Pathet Lao leader, escaped from the prison and refuged in the north.
- 1965, in a scene of fighting between fraticides three fractions:
* communist Pathet Lao led by Prince Souphanouvong
* neutralist and nationalist party led by Prince Souvannaphouma. –
* monarchist government supported by the U.S.
- 1973, the negotiations leading to the signing of a cease-fire. The provisional government of national unity was formed.
- 1975, the monarchy was abolished. December 2, the “Lao People's Democratic Republic” is proclaimed.
Culture:
Keeping covered enough, because in visits.
Statues and monks are considered sacred and should not be affected.
Economy:
GDP: 14.2 billion USD.
GDP / cap: 2 300 USD.
Annual growth rate: 6,5%
Principal activities: agriculture, logging, mining, tourism.
Entry Requirements:
All travelers must have a passport valid for more than 6 months after the return date.
Holidays:
New Year Lao (pii May) to mid-April, based on the lunar calendar.
Rocket festival (bun bang fai): in May, the day variable.
Feast of the full moon (that luan) November day variable.
National Day: December 2.
Flora and fauna: 70% of the territory is covered by forest fauna provide the country of origin (small panda, raccoons, wild elephants etc ...) thus a very diverse flora.
Climate
The dry season lasts from November to April.
The rainy season from July to October.
The best time to visit these regions is therefore between November and February.
For traditional festivities in April to May
A smiling and hostile people, highlands, fertile valleys, temples and pagodas, an ethnographic diversity, Laos is often a mystery to be revealed. Centuries have passed, time flows, but people with pride, trying to keep their traditions and customs, without spending promotes modern daily life. Vientiane along the Mekong, very close to Thailand. The Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos recognized by UNESCO, peaceful illustrated with a stunning architecture. Also the city of Pakse, built in colonial style. And Phongsali city in the north, with its ethnic groups along the border with China.
Capital: Vientiane.
Population: 6.7 million inhabitants.
Area: 236 800 km ².
Language: Lao, Thai some dialects: Hmong, Mon-Khmer and Sino-Tibetan.
Currency and exchange: kip (LAK) 1 € = about 11.28 LAK - The euro can be exchanged at banks.
History
Prehistory: Many vestiges, the best known are the famous Plain of Jars XiengKhouang, renamed Plain of Jars, reflect the civilizations that have occupied the territory of present Laos prehistoric times.
Early History: At the end of the prehistoric period, the Laos was under the direct influence of the Khmer kingdom, marked by some vestiges of Hindu civilization, such as the temple Vat Phou, Champasak
- From the 10th to the 13th centuries, populations of Thais from southern China, down to the south and settled in the plains and the Mekong in Laos. As well as villages, towns and small principalities began to form.
- From 1340 to 1350, Prince Fa Ngum leads the conquest of all the small principalities scattered along the Mekong River.
- 1945, at the end of the Second World War, Laos, enjoying the surrender of Japan, demanding independence. The Prime Minister and Viceroy Phetsarat creates movement Lao Issara (Free Laos).
- 1945, Phetsarat declares the independence of Laos, but France refused to recognize the new state.
- 1949, France granted Laos statehood Independent Associate with complete reunification under the crown of the king of Luang Sri Savang Vong and the three-headed elephant flag.
The country is still part of the French Union but he became a member of the United Nations. In 1953, the Franco-Lao in Laos grants sovereignty.
- 1950, the prince Souphanouvong, created in Vietnam Pathet Lao movement.
- 1950, Souphanouvong installed his headquarter in the province of Sam Neua.
- 1954, the departure of the French, Washington decided to engage in Indochina and compensate a royalist army, consisting of about 50,000 soldiers to fight in the north.
- 1951 to 1954, the royal government, headed by Souvanna Phouma moderate, was etablished in the country . The Lao economy depended mainly américaines.
- 1958, Souvanna Phouma resigns. He was replaced by Phoui Sannanikone.
This one has a policy of eradication of FPL front of the Communist Party.
- 1959, a military coup broke relayed and replaces the Government Sannanikone another backed by the army whose priority is the fight against communism. A resumption of civil war is inevitable.
- 1960, Souphanouvong, the Pathet Lao leader, escaped from the prison and refuged in the north.
- 1965, in a scene of fighting between fraticides three fractions:
* communist Pathet Lao led by Prince Souphanouvong
* neutralist and nationalist party led by Prince Souvannaphouma. –
* monarchist government supported by the U.S.
- 1973, the negotiations leading to the signing of a cease-fire. The provisional government of national unity was formed.
- 1975, the monarchy was abolished. December 2, the “Lao People's Democratic Republic” is proclaimed.
Culture:
Keeping covered enough, because in visits.
Statues and monks are considered sacred and should not be affected.
Economy:
GDP: 14.2 billion USD.
GDP / cap: 2 300 USD.
Annual growth rate: 6,5%
Principal activities: agriculture, logging, mining, tourism.
Entry Requirements:
All travelers must have a passport valid for more than 6 months after the return date.
Holidays:
New Year Lao (pii May) to mid-April, based on the lunar calendar.
Rocket festival (bun bang fai): in May, the day variable.
Feast of the full moon (that luan) November day variable.
National Day: December 2.
Flora and fauna: 70% of the territory is covered by forest fauna provide the country of origin (small panda, raccoons, wild elephants etc ...) thus a very diverse flora.
Climate
The dry season lasts from November to April.
The rainy season from July to October.
The best time to visit these regions is therefore between November and February.
For traditional festivities in April to May
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