Laos Facts & Figures

Fast Facts

Time Zone: 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Currency: kip
Language: Lao
International Dialing Code: 856
Population: 5.2 million
Religion: Theravada Buddhism
Electricity: 220V 50Hz
Electrical Outlet: two-prong flat or round sockets (See details here: http://www.kropla.com/electric.htm)
Driving: On the right side of the road.

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