Country Profiles: Laos Webquest Worksheet

Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. Its capital, Vientiane, lies on the Mekong River. Laos is known for its mountainous terrain, rich Buddhist traditions, and slower pace of development compared to its neighbors. Once part of French Indochina, it became independent in 1953. It remains a one-party socialist republic and has maintained close ties with Vietnam. Laos is famous for its ancient temples, colonial architecture, and natural beauty, including waterfalls and caves. The economy relies on agriculture, hydropower exports, and mining, with growing tourism.

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Laos, Vientiane, Southeast Asia, landlocked, Mekong River, French Indochina, socialism, temples, Buddhism, colonial architecture, hydropower, agriculture, tourism, mining, mountains, waterfalls, caves, ASEAN, Lao language, economic development