Background and figures as recorded in the CIA World Factbook.
Modern-day Laos has its roots in the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, established in the 14th century under King FA NGUM. For 300 years, Lan Xang had influence reaching into present-day Cambodia and Thailand, as well as over all of what is now Laos. After centuries of gradual decline, Laos came under the domination of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century, when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand.
Source: CIA World Factbook — a work of the US government, in the public domain
17 on file. Listed because operations, tax and reporting are usually organised at this level rather than nationally.
| Name | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Phôngsali | Province | LA-PH |
| Oudômxai | Province | LA-OU |
| Louang Namtha | Province | LA-LM |
| Bokeo | Province | LA-BK |
| Xaignabouri | Province | LA-XA |
| Bolikhamxai | Province | LA-BL |
| Khammouan | Province | LA-KH |
| Savannakhét | Province | LA-SV |
| Saravan | Province | LA-SL |
| Vientiane [prefecture] | Municipality|Prefecture | LA-VI |
| Vientiane | Province | LA-VI |
| Champasak | Province | LA-CH |
| Louangphrabang | Province | LA-LP |
| Houaphan | Province | LA-HO |
| Xiangkhoang | Province | LA-XI |
| Xékong | Province | LA-XE |
| Attapu | Province | LA-AT |
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