Laos is the sole landlocked nation among the countries of Southeast Asia, bordered by five other countries and relying on the Mekong River as a key transport and trade route. This geographic distinction shapes much of its economy and infrastructure.
Record no. MRB-2026-006516
Laos, Only Landlocked Country in Southeast Asia
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