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Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, ratified the convention on 20 March 1987. [3] As of 2022, Laos has three sites on the list. The town of Luang Prabang was listed in 1995, Vat Phou in 2001, and the Plain of Jars in 2019. [3] All three sites are cultural. In addition, Laos has two sites on its tentative list. [3]
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Pages in category "Lists of tourist attractions in Laos" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
Lists of tourist attractions in Laos (4 P) A. Archaeological sites in Laos (5 P) E. Entertainment events in Laos (3 C, 1 P) Entertainment venues in Laos (1 C) L.
Laos became independent in 1953 under King Sisavang Vong. The capital city is Vientiane. Other large cities include Luang Prabang, Savannakhet, and Pakse. The official language is Lao. Laos is a multi-ethnic country with the politically and culturally dominant Lao people making up approximately 60 percent of the population, mostly in the lowlands.
Vat Xieng Thong is located in Luang Prabang, Laos. [ 2 ] : 83 Luang Prabang means "the place of the Buddha," for the sacred image of Buddha from which kings would derive their divine right. [ 1 ] : 248 The city is between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, and according to UNESCO, contains some of "the most sophisticated Buddhist temples in ...
2005-2012: French-Lao cooperation project (French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs / Lao Ministryof Information and Culture): Priority Solidarity Funds "Vat Phou-Champasak, enhancement and development of the historical and cultural heritage" (FSP 2005-75). This project included restoration of the northern hall of the southern quadrangle ...
Angkorian sites in Laos (2 P) Archaeological sites in Laos (5 P) W. World Heritage Sites in Laos (1 C, 4 P)