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LaosGenWeb
Your Portal to Laos and the Lao
Genealogy.
An
AsiaGenWeb Project Website
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The Lao Loum, or lowland Lao, constitute the majority of
the population, about 66 percent and comprise several ethnic groups.
The Lao Loum generally live in lowland valley areas along the Mekong
River. [More] The Lao Theung, or midland Lao, are of Austroasiatic
origin and are probably the autochthonous inhabitants of Laos, having
migrated northward in prehistoric times. The Lao Theung generally live in the
highlands. [More] The Lao Sung (comprising of the Hmong) make up about 10
percent of the population. The Lao Sung generally live in the northern
mountains. The Hmong migrated into Laos (as well as other
Indo-Chinese countries) from China as early as 200 years ago. [More] The Mien [More] The Khmu [More] The other ethnics [More] Lao (official), French, English, Hmong, Khmu, Mien and
various ethnic languages. [More] Laos is a Communist state. [More] Laos is divided into 1 municipality; Viangchan, 1
special zone; Xaisomboun, and 16 provinces; Attapu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai,
Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouan, Louangnamtha, Louangphabang, Oudomxai,
Phongsali, Salavan, Savannakhet, Viangchan, Xaignabouli, Xekong, Xiangkhoang.
[More] Laos gained its independence from France in 1949. [More] Bulletin Boards and Surname Resource Pages Submit and
View Queries and Surnames Submit a Query or Surnames for your
lost ancestor from Laos. Please use the linking feature only for genealogical
material otherwise your query may be deleted. See also the Laos
Surname Pages for a listing of surnames being currently researched as
part of this websites. There currently is no mailing list associated with the
LaosGenWeb Project. Asiaco - Asia related search tool. Laos Consular Information Sheet
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