  more on The Lao Peoples Democratic RepublicThe Lao Peoples Democratic Republic is a peaceful land-locked country of approximately 4 million people adjacent toThailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Burma. The Mekong River is the best-known natural feature, although the country is richly endowed with beautiful mountains, tropical forests and wildlife. The people of the Lao PDR come from several different ethnic groups which provide a rich and colorful cultural and traditional mosaic. Due to the geographical location and the rugged terrain, the people of the Lao PDR have historically been somewhat physically isolated from the rapid development process which the rest of Asia experienced over the past several decades. This fact, together with the legacy of disruption and damage from war, has left the Lao PDR struggling for the economic well-being of its people. Click
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