History
Originally ruled the Kingdom of Nan Yu Tai lawo. Subsequently, in the Government of Siam up to 114 years until RS 112 crisis occurred. Siam, Laos, all land must be canceled as of France.
During World War II Japan army to invade into Laos. The Lao movement declared independence freedom
When Japan lost the war. The Lao guests fall in France again.
France lost at Dien Bien Phu, Laos, Viet Nam has been completely in the Commonwealth by Prince Maha Sri life 2496 (1953) Bright House is the King.
When the owner lit, throne, per Prince souphanouvong, Lao issara announced its movement in a popular Communist movement and a leader of the Laos political movements, chest.
2518 (1975) Lao People's Revolutionary Party, led by Prince souphanouvong of government power, and published in 1623. light "Lao People's Democratic Republic" officially December 2 2518 (1975)
Geographical characteristics.
Laos has 236,800 square kilometers.
"Geography".
There is no exit to the sea. The area is mainly a plateau. There is a dense forest cover.
In the North, adjacent to China.
The West, adjacent to Thailand
South adjacent to Cambodia.
In the East, adjacent to Viet Nam
Northwest, next to Myanmar.
"Climate."
Similar to the Tropical North and northeast of Thailand
The population.
With a population of about 6 million people, consisting of 68 ethnic groups, which are split into 3 groups, Lao thoeng, Lao people, Lao is high and.
Politics
.The ruling Communist socialist system or through the use of the word democracy in Laos, people by a single political party is the people's Revolutionary Party of Laos, with the Prime Minister as head of Government and the "President" (the President) is the head of State.