Laos Guide

Country Facts

• Full name: Lao People's Democratic Republic
• Population: 6.3 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Vientiane
• Area: 236,800 sq km (91,400 sq miles)
• Major languages: Lao, French (for diplomatic purposes)
• Major religion: Buddhism
• Life expectancy: 63 years (men), 66 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 new kip = 100 ath
• Main exports: Clothing, timber products, coffee, gold, copper, electricity
• GNI per capita: US $740 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .la
• International dialling code: +856

Climatological Information

Month	Mean Temperature oC		Mean Total Rainfall (mm)	Mean Number of Rain Days
	Daily Minimum	Daily Maximum
Jan	16.4	28.4	7.5	1
Feb	18.5	30.3	13.0	2
Mar	21.5	33.0	33.7	4
Apr	23.8	34.3	84.9	8
May	24.6	33.0	245.8	15
Jun	24.9	31.9	279.8	18
Jul	24.7	31.3	272.3	20
Aug	24.6	30.8	334.6	21
Sep	24.1	30.9	297.3	17
Oct	22.9	30.8	78.0	9
Nov	19.3	29.8	11.1	2
Dec	16.7	28.1	2.5	1