4 plural=_("?plural:Laotians")
5 groups="Modern", "Early Modern", "Medieval", "Asian"
6 legend=_("The history of Laos starts with the Lan Xang kingdom\
7 created in the 14th century and ended in late 18th century\
8 with invasion of Siam (Thailand). In the end of the 19th\
9 century, Laos became part of French Indochina.\
10 French rule ended with independence in 1946 followed\
11 by 30 years of civil war. In 1975 the communist Pathet\
12 Lao established a strict socialist regime. However,\
13 in 1986 the liberalization and a gradual return to\
14 private enterprise started.")
18 "Khun Lo", "Male" ; first laotian king.
19 "Fa Ngum", "Male" ; king of Lan Xang kingdom.
23 "Setthathirath", "Male"
24 "Sourigna Vongsa", "Male"
26 "Phetsarath", "Male" ; founder of modern Laos state.
27 "Kaysone Phomvihane", "Male" ; prime minister and president of Laos.
28 "Souphanouvong", "Male" ; president of Laos.
39 civilwar_nations = "thai", "cambodian", "burmese", "vietnamese"
42 "Vientiane", ; Viangchan
43 "Louangphrabang", ; Luang Prabang
45 "Samakkhixai", ; Attapu
49 "Thakhek", ; Muang Khammouan
50 "Pakxan", ; Muang Pakxan
52 "Xaisomboun", ; Ban Mouang Cha
54 "Houayxay", ; Ban Houayxay
55 "Xaignabouri", ; Xaignabouli
58 "Khong", ; Muang Khong
64 "Xepon", ; Muang Xepon
66 "Nam Phao", ; Ban Na Phao
71 "Phonhong", ; Muang Phon-Hong
80 "Phoukhoun", ; Ban Phoukhoun
83 "Pakbeng", ; Muang Pakbeng