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![]() ![]() Laos Geography 2000 Location: Southeastern Asia, northeast of Thailand, west of Vietnam Geographic coordinates: 18 00 N, 105 00 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area:
Area - comparative: slightly larger than Utah Land boundaries:
Coastline: 0 km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to November); dry season (December to April) Terrain: mostly rugged mountains; some plains and plateaus Elevation extremes:
Natural resources: timber, hydropower, gypsum, tin, gold, gemstones Land use:
Irrigated land:
1,250 sq km (1993 est.)
Natural hazards: floods, droughts, and blight Environment - current issues: unexploded ordnance; deforestation; soil erosion; a majority of the population does not have access to potable water Environment - international agreements:
Geography - note: landlocked |
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