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Laos PDR
GDP Growth
4.0%
GDP:
$281bn (PPP: $261bn)
Inflation:
2.9%
Population:
5.4m
GDP per head:
$52,220 (PPP: $48,560)
The Facts on Laos PDR
Head of State:
President  Choummaly Sayasone
Area:
236,800 square kilometres
Border Countries:
Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, China
Coastline:
Landlocked
Capital City:
Vientiane
Total Population:
6477211
Population of Capital:
799000
Climate:
Tropical. Monsoon season May to November. Dry season December to April.
Languages:
Lao, French, English, various ethnic languages
Religions:
Buddhist 67%, Christian 1.5%, other 31.5%
Ethnic Groups:
Lao 55%, Khmou 11%, Hmong 8%, other 26%
Monetary Unit:
Kip (LAK)
Natural Resources:
Timber, hydropower, gypsum, tin, gold, gemstones
Major Exports:
Wood products, coffee, electricity, tin, copper, gold
Main Export Trading Countries:
Thailand 31.1%, China 23%, Vietnam 12.9%
Major Imports:
Machinery and equipment, vehicles, fuel, consumer goods
Major Import Trading Countries:
Thailand 65.6%, China 14.6%, Vietnam 6.6%
Internet Domain:
.la
Internet Dialing Code:
856
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