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

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