PBS
This Is Home: The Hmong in Minnesota
This radio series gives an up-close-and-personal view of Hmong history, culture and the challenges of resettling in the U.S. Listen to, or read transcripts of, interviews with Hmong refugees, a clan leader trained by the CIA as part of...
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Vietnam Online
A PBS website that describes the events and people of the Vietnam War. Includes a timeline of the era.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Asian Educational Media Service
A tremendous resource for finding sites, multimedia, and other resources for teaching about or studying Asian countries. Search by country, media type, or grade level. Includes lesson plans and links to great online resources.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Laos
Learn about religion in Laos, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Other
Aide Au Voyage
This a great French site to consult before you leave for a trip. Be sure to check out "avant partir," "tous sur les sous," sous," sac sac dos," dos," and trucs." trucs."
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Laos Keeps Its Urns
There is no end to the mysteries on this earth - witness the Plain of Jars in Laos. Where did they come from? What were they used for? Theories are provided as well as large pictures of the jars and areas in Laos.
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Laos
Welcome to Laos! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Other
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
The home page for ASEAN, an organization that promotes the peace, stability, and economic development of Southeast Asian countries.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Learn about core health indicators in Lao People's Democratic Republic in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and current health information. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with...
Other
Www Hmong Homepage
Hmong Homepage serves as a gathering place for information about the Hmong, a people indigenous to Vietnam and Laos, and their diaspora following the Vietnam War. Includes historical information about Hmong people and extensive...
Curated OER
University of Texas: Laos: Political Map
This political map of Laos clearly shows its landlocked status and its surrounding neighbors. Follow the course of the Mekong River and identify its provinces. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
Northern Illinois University
Political and Cultural Geography of Southeast Asia
This page provides a good introduction for students to the main geographical features of Southeast Asia. Provides information on the individual countries that make up Southeast Asia and gives some physical geographical facts about...
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Buddhism in Laos
A detailed history of Buddhism in Laos. Provides information on important people and dates as well as doctrines.
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Theravada Buddhism
Buddhanet page with links to information on the different countries in which the practice of Theravada (Hinayana) Buddhism predominates.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Laos
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Laos, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Laos: Geography
Find out about the geography of the landlocked country of Laos from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about the mountains, rivers, and plateaus.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Laos: Government
Read about the one-party government of Laos from information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Government is carried out mainly by decree from the Communist leaders.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Laos: People
Take a look at the people of Laos in this article from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Find out about their language, religion, and the ethnic groups in the country.
Other
Hotels.com: Laos Fast Facts
If you are looking for information about Laos, here is a page that gives some basic facts.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Laos
Features a country profile of the Asian nation of Laos, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Lao
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Lao people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kammu
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Kammu of Laos. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Laos
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Laos. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...