Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic) (Capital: Vientiane)

Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic) (Capital: Vientiane)

Recently, the Indian embassy successfully rescued 67 Indian nationals from cyber scam centers located in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) of Lao PDR.

Political Features

• Location: A landlocked country in Southeast Asia.
• Golden Triangle: It is part of the Golden Triangle, an opium-producing region, alongside Thailand and Myanmar.
• Land Boundaries: Lao PDR shares borders with China (to the north), Vietnam (to the northeast and east), Cambodia (to the south), Thailand (to the west), and Myanmar (to the northwest).
• ASEAN Membership: It is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Geographical Features

• Plateaus: Xiangkhiang, Bolovens, and Khammouan plateaus.
• Mountain Ranges: Annamite Range and Luang Prabang Range.
• Highest Peak: Phu Bia.
• Major Rivers: The Mekong River, which borders Myanmar and Thailand, with the capital city, Vientiane, situated along its banks.

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