Laos Overseas!

Who are Laos overseas or Lao people living abroad?

After the end of second Indochina war in 1975 there were an exodus of Indochinese people leaving the countries to seek freedom and new home in the western world like Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand and the United Of America.

Lao people in Sydney, Australia

Beside the Vietnamese and the Cambodian people there were an estimate of about half a million Laotians people who had left the country and today still live around the world.

France was the most popular destination for the Lao people at that time because most Lao officials knew French language and some of them had graduated from French's school in France.

Lao people at the train station

The second destination was United of America because during second Indochina war, America was fully supported the entire Royal Lao government and when they left Laos they brought Lao people who worked for them to heir country.

Mr.Somsavat Lengsavat(Lao Deputy-Priminister) meets Lao from abroad

Australia and Canada are ranking third or fourth in term of number of Lao people living there. Since we do not know the exact number of Lao people who live in these two countries therefore we can not say which country has more Lao people than the other. When we find out the exact number we will post here and let you know as soon as possible.

New generation of Lao people!

Japan and New Zealand also have a number of Lao people living there and as there was an earth quake in both countries and a tsunami hitting the northern part of Japan, we did not know how many Laotians were injured or killed.

Lao Overseas Visit Chao Anuvong Statue

After more than 35 years living away from home, we like to learn more about them here's how.

Coloring countries have Lao people living there.

Just click any countries below to find out more about Laos overseas living there.

1. Lao people living in Australia
2. Lao people living in Canada
3. Lao people living in France
4. Lao people living in Germany
5. Lao people living in USA

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