Laos
- Population
- 6,586,266 (July 2012 estimate)
- Capital City
- Vientiane
- Value of NZ exports
- NZ$3.2 million (year to Dec 2011)
- Language(s)
- Lao, French, English
Relations between New Zealand and Laos are maintained primarily through the framwork of ASEAN. One of the lesser-known Asian cultures in New Zealand, Laos and the Laotian community have been represented at the Wellington Southeast Asian Night Market, held every two years.
Useful links on Laos
New Zealand overseas representation
New Zealand's Embassy in Bangkok is accredited to Laos.
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New Zealand Government advice on Laos
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ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Media and news:
ASIA:NZ resources on Laos
Media
Covering Asia: Laos - information and resources for journalists
Media Travel Grants - Laos is an eligible destination for grants for journalists
Track II
Overview of the Fourth ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Track II Dialogue: Kuala Lumpur, December 2011