Land of a Million White Elephants and a White Parasol
+ 7 hours GMT
Internet domain: .la
International dialling code: +856
Laos Capital: Vientiane
Communications
Mobile
Mobile phones are widely used in the main cities and some of the smaller towns in Laos. You will find that the reception is a little irregular but you will be able to use your mobile phone to stay in touch much of the time.
Email and Internet
Available when travelling in Laos and extremely cheap. An hour on an ADSL connection will cost you as little as $0.25 in Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Things are developing fast elsewhere.
Post
Post is available in almost every town in Laos. Service is slow to Europe and should not be considered as immensely reliable.
Electricity Connections
You will require a universal adapter for any electrical appliances you are carrying when travelling in Laos. Service is generally very good although power cuts are not uncommon, usually for just a short period of time.
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Medical
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Vaccinations for Laos
When travelling in Cambodia you will require the vaccinations listed below. Please consult your GP or doctor, a nurse or a specialist travel clinic for the most up to date advice.
Courses or boosters usually advised:
- diphtheria
- tetanus
- hepatitis A
- typhoid
Vaccines sometimes advised:
- tuberculosis
- rabies
- hepatitis B
- Japanese B encephalitis.
Malaria
Malaria is a serious and sometimes life threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes. You cannot be vaccinated against malaria. You are advised to take all possible Malaria precautions whilst in Laos.
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