Laotian Ministry
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![]() Modern-day Laos has its roots in the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, established in the 14th century.
Capitol:
Vientiane (Viangchan)
Government type:
Communist state Population:
6,695,166 (July 2013 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Lao 55%, Khmou 11%, Hmong 8%, other (over 100 minor ethnic groups) 26% (2005 census) Languages: Lao (official), French, English, various ethnic languages Religions: Buddhist 67%, Christian 1.5%, other and unspecified 31.5% (2005 census) Source:
CIA World Factbook
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