The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, commonly known as Laos, is a landlocked country located in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west. It has a population of approximately 7.3 million people, and its capital and largest city is Vientiane.
The official language of Laos is Lao, which is a tonal language of the Tai-Kadai language family. French and English are also spoken in the country.
The currency of Laos is the Lao kip (LAK), which is divided into 100 att. Banknotes are available in denominations of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, and 100,000 kip.
The flight time from the UK to Laos can vary depending on the airline and route taken, but it typically takes around 13-16 hours for a direct flight.
Laos is seven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7), which means that when it is noon in GMT, it is 7pm in Laos.
The main airport in Laos is Wattay International Airport, located in Vientiane. The airport serves as the main gateway to the country and handles both domestic and international flights. The address of Wattay International Airport is Rue Setthathirath, Ban Nongduang Nua, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, Laos.