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  • Time zone: +7 GMT
  • Flight time: 17 hours
  • Recommended airlines: Thai Airways
  • Currency: Lao kip, US dollar
  • Tipping guideline: 10% of total bill
  • Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a low risk of malaria in Laos.
  • Capital: Vientiane
  • Population: 7,736,681
  • National languages: Lao
  • Electricity and plugs: Type A, B, C, E, & F, 230 V
  • Mobile phone coverage: Good
  • UK passport visa requirements: You need a visa for Laos if you have a British passport - apply online

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