laos
n. uncountablen. a country in Southeast Asia that does not have a coast. It is known for its mountains and the Mekong River.
n. a landlocked sovereign state in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos.
Many travelers visit Laos to see the historic temples in Luang Prabang and the beautiful natural landscapes.
As the only landlocked nation in Southeast Asia, Laos has historically relied on the Mekong River as a primary artery for trade and internal communication.
Borrowed from French Laos, plural of Lao, from Lao ລາວ (lāo, “Lao”). More at Lao.
Proper noun; typically used without a definite article ('the') in modern English.
I am going to the LaosI am going to LaosUnlike 'the Philippines' or 'the Netherlands', Laos does not take a definite article.