Laos
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General Information
Capital: Vientiane.
Time: GMT/UTC +7
Tel. Code: 856 .
Official Language:French, English, Lao
Currency: The Lao Kip (K) is the legal currency, it is divided into 100 cents. There are no international ATM facilities in Laos. Major credit cards are accepted at some international hotels and tourist orientated establishments. Travellers cheques can be cashed at most banks in Vientiane and major towns. Most transactions are conducted in cash: American Dollars, Thai Baht or Lao Kip.
Electricity: 230V ,50Hz
Religion: 60% Buddhist, 40% animist and spirit cults
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Climate

Climate: Throughout most of the country, the climate is hot and tropical, with the rainy season between May and October when temperatures are at their highest. The dry season runs from November to April..
Required clothing: Lightweights and rainwear, with a sweater for winter and upland areas.
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Airport

Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) The airport is two miles (3km) from Vientiane
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Public Holidays

Public Holidays 2005:
Jan 1 New Year’s Day.
Jan 6 Pathet Lao Day.
Jan 20 Army Day.
Jan 22 Chinese New Year.
Mar 8 International Women’s Day.
Mar 22 Day of the People’s Party.
Apr 13-15* Lao New Year (Pi Mai).
May 1 Labour Day.
May 2 Birth of Buddha.
Jun 1 Children’s Day.
Jul 2 Khao Pansa (Buddhist Fast begins).
Aug 13 Lao Issara (Day of the Free Laos).
Sep 23 Bouk ok Pansa (Buddhist Fast ends).
Oct 12 Day of Liberation.
Dec 2 National Day.

Note: *Variations may occur.
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Passport / Visa

Passport:
Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity required by all.
Visas :
Required by all.
Visas are issued on arrival at Luang Prabang Airport, Pakse Airport, Vientiane International Airport and Wattay International Airport for a stay of 15 days, on presentation of a passport, passport-size photo and fee of US$35. Certain checkpoints at borders may also issue visas on arrival. Consult the nearest Embassy/Consulate for further information. If entering Laos through any other international checkpoint, it is necessary to obtain a visa in advance.
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Iternery
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