Even so, Laos is a landlocked country with a primitive infrastructure. It has no railroads, a rudimentary road system, and limited external and internal telecommunications.
Electricity is available in only a few urban areas.
The predominant crop is rice. As in many developing countries, deforestation and soil erosion will hamper efforts to maintain the high rate of GDP growth. All Rights Reserved. The information herein was obtained from sources which The Emerging Markets Companion, Inc. and its suppliers believe reliable, but they do not guarantee its accuracy. Neither the information, nor any opinion expressed, constitutes a solicitation of the purchase or sale of any securities or commodities.