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Bookmark or Share- Is it 'Lao' or 'Laotian'? In Laos, There's a Big Difference - Culture TripWhen it comes to describing someone or something from Laos, there’s sometimes confusion. Is it ‘Lao’ people or ‘Laotian’ people? ‘Lao’ food or ‘Laotian’ food? According to academics and activists, there is a very real – and very important – difference.
- Lao people - WikipediaThe Lao people are a Tai ethnic group native to Southeast Asia, who speak the Lao language of the Kra–Dai languages. They are the majority ethnic group of Laos, making up 53.2% of the total population. The majority of Lao people adhere to Theravada Buddhism. They are closely related to other Tai people, especially (or synonymous) with the ...
- Lao language - WikipediaLao (Lao: ພາສາລາວ, [pʰáː sǎː láːw]), sometimes referred to as Laotian, is the official language of Laos and a significant language in the Isan region of northeastern Thailand, where it is usually referred to as the Isan language. Spoken by over 3 million people in Laos and 3.2 million in all countries, it serves as a vital ...
- Laos - WikipediaLaos, [e] officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic ( Lao PDR or LPDR ), [f] is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. At the heart of the Indochinese Peninsula, Laos is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest. [12]
- Laotian Food: 14 Must Try Traditional Dishes of LaosLaotian cuisine takes inspiration from Indian and Thai food, often with strong flavors and combining sweet, salty, sour and spicy tastes. Many of the most popular dishes in Laos contain meat and are usually filled with a range of herbs, spices, chillies and other strong flavors.
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