Asia/South-Eastern Asia
Laos
Vientiane
7.6 Mio
236 800 km²
Lao kip
Landlocked
Lao
Historical Events
1707 - Split of Lan Xang
The kingdom of Lan Xang divided into three separate kingdoms: Luang Prabang, Vientiane, and Champasak.
1893 - French Protection
French Indochina unified the kingdoms of Laos under French protection.
1945 - First Independence
Laos gained independence from Japan during World War II.
1949 - Autonomy Achieved
Laos achieved autonomy from France.
1953 - Full Independence
Laos regained full independence as the Kingdom of Laos under a constitutional monarchy.
1959 - Civil War Begins
The Laotian Civil War began between the Pathet Lao and the Royal Lao Armed Forces.
1975 - Lao People's Democratic Republic Established
The Lao People's Democratic Republic was established, marking the end of the Civil War.