Laos -- Countries of the World

Author: Ma Shuhong
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is located on the Indochinese Peninsula and serves as a vital passage and bridge connecting China with ASEAN countries. Despite its modest size, Laos possesses abundant natural resources, making it a "virgin land" ripe for development. The Mekong River nourishes vast lowlands with fertile soil suitable for agriculture and livestock farming, while the northern mountains are rich in mineral deposits and forest resources. Since the establishment of the independent republic in 1975, the socio-economic development of the long-suffering Laos has advanced at a relatively rapid pace.