WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:

Official Name: Lao People's Democratic Republic

PROFILE

Geography

Area: 236,800 sq. km. (91,430 sq. mi.); slightly larger than Utah.

Cities: Capital--Vientiane (2012 pop. est. 853,000). Other principal towns--Savannakhet, Luang Prabang, Pakse, Thak . . .

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