Laos History Facts

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what are some interesting facts on Laos?

i have a stupid history project due soon and i have no idea of any interesting facts on laos!!! need biiiiiiiig help.

Communist state
Population 6,368,481
Ethnic groups
Lao Lum (lowland Lao), including Lao and Tai 66 percent
Lao Thoeng (Lao of the mountain slopes), including Khamu, Lamet, Laven, Sedang, and Nyaheun 24 percent
Lao Sung (Lao of the mountaintops), including Hmong and Yao (Mien) 10 percent
Languages
Lao (official), numerous indigenous languages and dialects, French, English
Religious affiliations
Buddhist 49 percent
Indigenous beliefs 42 percent
Nonreligious 4 percent
Christian 2 percent
Other 3 percent
Life expectancy
Total 55.5 years
Female 57.6 years
Male 53.5 years

Thalia Dragonas: Ethnic Macedonians have the right to self-identification


laos history facts