Lao People's Democratic Republic
The Lao People's Democratic Republic has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1987. With 4 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Lao People's Democratic Republic as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: March 20, 1987
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None
Total of Mandate Years: 0
Total of Mandates: 0
WHC Electoral Group: IV (Asia/Pacific)
World Heritage Sites in Lao People's Democratic Republic (4)
Cultural: 3 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0
- Megalithic Jar Sites in Xiengkhuang – Plain of Jars · Cultural
- Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park · Natural (Transboundary)
- Town of Luang Prabang · Cultural
- Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape · Cultural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (2)
- Nakai – Nam Theun National Park (NNT NP) · submitted: June 30, 2025
- That Luang de Vientiane · submitted: March 25, 1992
Country Profile Lao People's Democratic Republic
Official Name: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Continent: Asia
Subregion: South-Eastern Asia
UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific
Capital: Vientiane
Population (2024): 7,769,819
Land Area: 230,800 km²
Currency: Lao kip (LAK)