Laos

• Full name: Lao People's Democratic Republic

• Population: 6.4 million (2012)

• Capital: Vientiane

• Area: 236,800 sq km (91,400 sq miles)

• Major languages: Lao, French (for diplomatic purposes)

• Major religion: Buddhism

• Life expectancy: 66 years (men), 69 years (women)

• Monetary unit: 1 new kip = 100 ath

• Main exports: Clothing, timber products, coffee, gold, copper, electricity

• GNI per capita: US $1,130 (2011)

• Internet domain: .la

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