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Lao People's Democratic Republic information
โน๏ธย General Information about Lao People's Democratic Republic
About Lao People's Democratic Republic
Laos uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type B, Type C, Type E and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Lao
Laos uses the Lao kip (symbol: ?), code LAK.Banknotes come in denominations of 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 2500, 2000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 kips. Kip is subdivided into 100 atts. Coins come in denominations of 50, 20 and 10 atts.
Automatic teller machines are rare in Laos. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Laos is on average 2.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Laos is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 52,381.35 LAK, which includes 5 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Beeline, ETL, Laotel or Unitel. Laos uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Laos upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Laos, dial +, then 856 (the country code for Laos), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Laos, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 21 .
In Laos you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on motorways, 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on expressways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 80-110 km/h (49-68 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ย What time is it in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
18:41:52
๐ย Do I need visa for Lao People's Democratic Republic?
For American travelers it is necessary to get an electronic visa, usually you can get it from the official site or the consulate of Lao People's Democratic Republic and the process is quite simple
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Temperatures in Lao People's Democratic Republic (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Lao People's Democratic Republic
๐ย What regulations are in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Health information
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Health regulations
Zika may be a risk in Laos. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their doctor. For further information on this recommendation, please visit the CDCZika Risk in Countries with Endemic Zika.
Chikungunya cases have been reported in Laos. For further information, please visit the CDCChikungunya Advice.
Dengue cases have been reported in Laos. For further information, please visit the CDCDengue Advice.