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Lao P.D.R: a quick look at the country (continue) |
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| National Currency : |
Kip |
| Time : |
GMT+7 |
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IDD : |
Country Code : |
856 |
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Area Code : |
| Vientiane Capital |
21 |
| Vientiane Province |
23 |
| Champasak Province |
31 |
| Saravanh Province |
34 |
| Attapeu Province |
36 |
| Xekong Province |
38 |
| Savannakhet Province |
41 |
| Khammouane Province |
51 |
| Borikhamxay Province |
54 |
| Xiengkhouang Province |
61 |
| Houaphan Province |
64 |
| Luang Prabang Province |
71 |
| Xayaboury Province |
74 |
| Oudonxay Province |
81 |
| Borkeo Province |
84 |
| Luang Namtha Province |
86 |
| Phongsaly Province |
88 |
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| People & Culture : |
The Lao PDR is a home of multi-ethnic people and multi-cultural society. It has long history of rich variety of cultures and customs. |
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The 49 ethnic groups speak different dialects which consist of 4 main linguistic families: |
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* Lao |
- Tai family. |
* Mone |
- Khmer family. |
* Tibeto |
- Chinese family. |
* Hmong |
- Loumien family. |
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Lao Embassy, 2222 S St. NW. Washington
DC. 20008 |
