Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic) (Capital: Vientiane)
India’s Minister for Commerce and Industry co-chaired the 21st ASEAN-India Economic Ministers meet in Lao PDR.
Political Features
- Location: Only landlocked country in Southeast Asia (member of ASEAN).
- Part of Golden Triangle (Opium growing region).
- Bordering Countries: China (North); Vietnam (Northeast and East); Cambodia (South); Thailand (West); and Myanmar (Northwest).
Geographical Features
- Plateaus: Xiangkhiang, Bolovens and Khammouan.
- Mountain Ranges: Annamite Range, Luang Prabang Range
- Highest Peak: Phu Bia.
- Major Rivers: Mekong (bordering Myanmar and Thailand) and its tributaries