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Laos is an independent republic, about the size of Kansas, and the only landlocked country in Southeast Asi a. At the heart of the Indochinese Peninsula, Laos is bordered by Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Laos is a nature lovers paradise with beautiful, lush jungles, winding rivers, and rolling hills that offer amazing hiking and exploring opportunities. If history is more your things, Laos contains a variety of world heritage sites such as the town of Luang Prabang , the gorgeous temple c
Fast Facts:
Lao cuisine is unique in that the meals almost always include a large quantity of fresh raw greens, vegetables and herbs served undressed on the side. Another is that savory dishes are never sweet. “Sweet and sour” is generally considered bizarre and foreign in Laos. Most common dishes include: