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Quiz: Laos

  1. What was the capital?

    • Vientiane
    • Bangui
    • Jerusalem; most countries keep embassies in Tel Aviv
    • Victoria
    Answer

    Vientiane — Capital: Vientiane.

  2. When was Laos founded?

    • 19 July 1949 autonomy, full independence 22 October 1953, from France
    • 11 March 1990, independence restored; first independent 1918 to 1940
    • 1819, independence won at the Battle of Boyacá
    • 1744, Ahmad bin Said elected imam, founding the Al Said dynasty
    Answer

    19 July 1949 autonomy, full independence 22 October 1953, from France — Founded: 19 July 1949 autonomy, full independence 22 October 1953, from France.

  3. What form of government does Laos have?

    • Single party communist state
    • Federal parliamentary republic since 2008
    • The Palestinian Authority administers parts of the West Bank; Hamas has controlled Gaza since 2007
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    Answer

    Single party communist state — Government: Single party communist state.

  4. True or false: Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, the most heavily bombed country in history per person.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, the most heavily bombed country in history per person.