Laos

• Population: 5.9 million (UN, 2005)
• Capital: Vientiane
• Area: 236,800 sq km (91,400 sq miles)
• Major languages: Lao, French (for diplomatic purposes)
• Major religion: Buddhism
• Life expectancy: 53 years (men), 56 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 new kip = 100 ath

The people of Laos are a little confused: why do these 20-somethings with backpacks fly all the way here to watch repeat episodes of the Simpsons in tourist cafes?

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