red bands recall the blood shed for liberation; the blue band represents the Mekong River and prosperity; the

white disk symbolizes the full moon against the Mekong River, but also signifies the unity of the people under the Pathet Lao, as well as the country's bright future

1.Vientiane2.Pakxe3. Savannaket4.Louanqphrabang5. Xam Nua

Vientiane is the Capital

Above is the Luang stupa in VientianeBelow is the Wat ou- tui temple in PhongsalyTo the left is Wat luang ou-neua temple in Phongsaly

Boat Racings Field Hockey

Laos is the size of California and is ranked 83 out of the world countries

Drought Flooding

Laos National Museum Royal Palace Museum