Asian Studies. (http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVL-AsianStudies.html)
Provides access to a clearinghouse of information on Asian studies, edited by T. Matthew Ciolek of the Coombs Computing Unit of the Australian National University (ANU) for the World-Wide Web Virtual Library. Contains an overview of the site, which keeps track of leading information facilities in the field of Asian studies. Gives a breakdown by country for facilities. Includes instructions on submitting information to the archive.
Asian historical architecture (http://www.orientalarchitecture.com)
A comprehensive survey of Asia's architectural heritage. You can view over 5700 photos of 404 sites in fifteen countries, with extensive background information and innovative 'virtual tours.' The Laos content includes architectural images and maps from Luang Prabang and Vientiane.
Laos (http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Laos.htm)
The Laos pages of World Statesmen lists the historical leaders of Laos. It lists the heads of state and government, has images of the Lao flag in different periods of history, includes maps, has the English text of the national anthem, chronology, as well as era names.
Timeline: Laos (http://timelines.ws/countries/LAOS.HTML)
Run by the British Broadcasting Corporation, this web page provides an outline of the history of Laos from 1893 until present.
World History Archives: Southeast Asia, Laos (http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/54/index-c.html)
Hartford Web Publishing provides information about the history of Laos as part of the World History Archives resource. Documents, news articles, and personal narratives are included.
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