Lao PDR is located in South East
Asia, landlocked country with
surrounded by 5 countries.
* The surface of land is 236,800
km2 and more than 60% is mountain
and forestry covered 60%.
* Total population: 7 million,
about 80% are living in rural areas
with agriculture as their occupation.
* The growth rate of population is
estimated at 2,9%.
* About 65% of GDP comes from
agriculture and forestry.
* Export earning: electricity, mining,
timber & wood products , garments
and agriculture products