Laos
LAOS COUNTRY INFORMATION
Introduction
Laos officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. At the heart of the Indochinese Peninsula, Laos is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest. Its capital and largest city is Vientiane. Source :Wikipedia
Country Information
Official Name : Lao People's Democratic Republic Capital City : Vientiane Languages :Lao (official). English, French, local dialects Official Currency :New Kip Religions : Buddhist, Animist, others Population : 7,749,595 (2022 Estimate) Land Area : 230,800 sq km (89,112 sq miles) Source : Wikipedia
Laos Public Holiday 2024 Include
1 Jan : New Year's Day
8 Mar : International Women's Day
13 Apr to 18 Apr : Lao New Year
1 May : Labour Day
22 May : Visakhabousa Day
1 Jun : Children's Day
20 Jul : Boun Khao Phansa
20 Jul : Lao Women's Union Day
17 Oct : Boun Ok Phansa
18 Oct : Boat Racing Festival *
15 Nov : That Luang Festival
2 Dec : National Day
News
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Currencies
The official currency of Laos is the Lao kip (LAK). While almost international businesses only accept US dollars or Thai baht only.
International SWIFT
In Laos, SWIFT facilitates international payments by providing a standardized and secure platform for financial institutions to exchange payment instructions. This system ensures the smooth transfer of funds between banks, allowing businesses and individuals in Laos to engage in international trade and conduct cross-border transactions with ease. SWIFT payments in Laos adhere to international banking standards, ensuring reliability and transparency in the global financial system.
Prohibited/Restricted Items
• Firearms and ammunition
• Pornographic materials
• Reactionary (politically subversive) materials
• Buddha Statue or Buddha Image
• Batteries, Chemicals, flammables, chemicals, Articles of Defense
Distance between Provinces & International Border Points (Kms) of the LAO P.D.R.
Vientiane Capital
817 | Phonsali |
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705 | 360 | Luang Namtha |
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581 | 236 | 124 | Oudomxay |
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894 | 549 | 189 | 313 | Bokeo |
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385 | 432 | 320 | 196 | 509 | Luang Prabang |
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631 | 932 | 820 | 696 | 1009 | 500 | Houaphan |
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447 | 538 | 426 | 302 | 615 | 106 | 564 | Xayaburi |
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391 | 692 | 580 | 457 | 770 | 261 | 240 | 325 | Xieng Khouang |
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71 | 746 | 634 | 510 | 823 | 314 | 560 | 377 | 320 | Vientiane |
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146 | 963 | 851 | 727 | 1039 | 531 | 776 | 593 | 537 | 217 | Bolikhamxay |
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337 | 1154 | 1042 | 918 | 1230 | 722 | 968 | 785 | 729 | 408 | 192 | Khammouane |
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471 | 1288 | 1176 | 1052 | 1364 | 856 | 1102 | 919 | 863 | 542 | 326 | 134 | Savannakhet |
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680 | 1497 | 1385 | 1261 | 1574 | 1056 | 1490 | 1128 | 1071 | 751 | 535 | 343 | 250 | Saravan |
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803 | 1620 | 1508 | 1384 | 1696 | 1188 | 1613 | 1250 | 1194 | 874 | 657 | 466 | 373 | 87 | Xekong |
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675 | 1497 | 1385 | 1261 | 1574 | 1056 | 1490 | 1128 | 1971 | 751 | 534 | 343 | 250 | 112 | 123 | Champassak |
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887 | 1704 | 1592 | 1468 | 1781 | 1272 | 1697 | 1335 | 1278 | 958 | 741 | 550 | 457 | 172 | 85 | 210 | Attapeu |
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205 | 759 | 647 | 523 | 836 | 327 | 573 | 393 | 333 | 135 | 351 | 543 | 677 | 886 | 1008 | 886 | 1093 | Xaisomboune | ||||||||||
920 | 182 | 463 | 339 | 652 | 535 | 1036 | 642 | 796 | 849 | 1066 | 1258 | 1392 | 1600 | 1807 | 1600 | 1807 | 863 | (Lantui) | |||||||||
693 | 335 | 65 | 99 | 412 | 295 | 760 | 402 | 556 | 609 | 826 | 1018 | 1152 | 1360 | 1483 | 1360 | 1567 | 623 | 439 | (Boten) | ||||||||
750 | 274 | 293 | 169 | 482 | 365 | 865 | 471 | 626 | 679 | 896 | 1087 | 1221 | 1430 | 1553 | 1430 | 1637 | 692 | 381 | 268 | (Taichang) | |||||||
715 | 1016 | 904 | 780 | 1093 | 584 | 84 | 648 | 324 | 644 | 860 | 1052 | 1186 | 1395 | 1697 | 1574 | 1781 | 475 | 1120 | 880 | 949 | (Nameo) | ||||||
523 | 824 | 712 | 589 | 902 | 393 | 372 | 457 | 132 | 452 | 669 | 861 | 995 | 1203 | 1326 | 1203 | 1410 | 283 | 928 | 688 | 758 | 345 | (Namkhan) | |||||
365 | 1182 | 1070 | 946 | 1258 | 750 | 998 | 1004 | 754 | 436 | 219 | 233 | 367 | 576 | 699 | 576 | 783 | 573 | 1285 | 1045 | 1115 | 1078 | 890 | (Keoneua) | ||||
484 | 1301 | 1189 | 1065 | 1377 | 869 | 1114 | 931 | 875 | 555 | 338 | 146 | 280 | 489 | 612 | 489 | 696 | 689 | 1404 | 1164 | 1234 | 1199 | 1007 | 379 | (Ban Pao) | |||
649 | 1466 | 1354 | 1230 | 1542 | 1034 | 1279 | 1096 | 1040 | 720 | 503 | 311 | 239 | 448 | 567 | 444 | 561 | 854 | 1569 | 1329 | 1399 | 1363 | 1172 | 544 | 458 | (Dansavanh) | ||
723 | 1540 | 1428 | 1304 | 1617 | 1108 | 1349 | 1171 | 1109 | 794 | 577 | 386 | 293 | 156 | 166 | 43 | 250 | 924 | 1644 | 1404 | 1473 | 1433 | 1241 | 619 | 533 | 48 | Vang Tao | |
835 | 1649 | 1537 | 1413 | 1725 | 1217 | 1463 | 1279 | 1223 | 903 | 686 | 495 | 402 | 264 | 274 | 152 | 359 | 1307 | 1748 | 1508 | 1582 | 1547 | 1355 | 728 | 641 | 569 | 197 | Cambodia |
Main Entry Point between LAO P.D.R.,China, Thailand and Vietnam : from North to South (see below Table and Map)
LAO P.D.R. is landlocked country, neighboured by China to the North, Vietnam to the East, Cambodia to the South and Thailand and the Union of Myanmar to the West.
City | Province | Custom Entry Point | |||
LAO P.D.R. | CHINA | THAILAND | VIETNAM | ||
Houixay | Bokeo | Houixay | Chiang Khong | ||
Luang Namtha | Luang Namtha | Mohan-Boten | Yunan | ||
Phongsaly | Phonsaly | Sibhun | Taichung-Laichau | ||
Xam Nua | Huaphanh | Nameo | Banleui | ||
Phonsavanh | Xieng Khouang | Namkan | Nge An | ||
Sayabouly | Sayabouly | Meuangmor Tai, Kenthao District, Nakaxeng Village Thali | Loei | ||
Vientiane | Vientiane Capital | Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge | Nongkhai | ||
Paksane | Bolikhamxay | Paksan | Phonphisai, Nongkhai | ||
Paksane | Bolikhamxay | Keoneua-Nampao (Lak Sao) | Hatinh | ||
Thakhek | Khammouane | Thakhek | Nakorn Pranom | ||
Thakhek | Khammouane | Napao-Chalo | Quangbinh | ||
Savannakhet | Savannakhet | Savannakhet | Mukdhaharn | ||
Savannakhet | Savannakhet | Dansavanh | Lao Bao Quang Tri | ||
Pakse | Champpassak | Chongmek | Vangtao, Ubol Ratchathani | ||
