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1. Laos

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   History
   The early history of the region is heavily influenced by the proximity and occasional suzerainty of larger neighbors, notably the Khmer Empire to the south and various Tai polities. The foundational polity recognized as the precursor to modern Laos is the Lan Xang Kingdom, established in the mid-14th century by Fa Ngum. Lan Xang flourished as a significant regional power, known particularly for its disciplined monastic orders and for standardizing the national color palette to shades of muted beige and pale …