Much of the country is covered by mountains and rivers, which provide stunning natural landscapes. With just over five million inhabitants, Laos is one of the least populated countries in the region. When one sees the warm, welcoming smile of the people in Laos today, it is hard to believe that they have been through such difficult times. The visitor to Laos today will experience wonderful hospitality, the richness of the Theravada Buddhist culture, the long history of the country, the life style of several different and interesting ethnic minorities, breathtakingly beautiful nature and the absence of 21st century opulence!
