Research

Countries of the World

By Jah’ante Brooks

Example Country Name: Laos

Motto: Peace, Independence

Anthem: Lao National Anthem

Capital: Vientiane

Common Languages: Lao, French

Ethnic Groups:53.2% Lao

• 11% Khmu
• 9.2% Hmong
• 3.4% Phouthai
• 3.1% Tai
• 2.5% Makong
• 2.2% Katang
• 2.0% Lue
• 1.8% Akha
• 11.6% other^a

Government:Unitary Marxist–Leninistone-party socialistrepublic

GDP:

Total

US$58.329 billion^[7]

Currency:

Kip (₭) (LAK)

Culture:

Theravada Buddhism is a dominant influence in Lao culture. It is reflected throughout the country from language to the temple and in art, literature, performing arts, etc. Many elements of Lao culture predate Buddhism, however. For example, Laotian music is dominated by its national instrument, the khaen, a type of bamboo pipe that has prehistoric origins. The khaen traditionally accompanied the singer in lam, the dominant style of folk music. Among the lam styles, the lam saravane is probably the most popular.^{[citation needed]}

Sticky rice is a characteristic staple food and has cultural and religious significance to the Lao people. Sticky rice is generally preferred over jasmine rice, and sticky rice cultivation and production is thought to have originated in Laos. There are many traditions and rituals associated with rice production in different environments and among many ethnic groups. For example, Khammu farmers in Luang Prabang plant the rice variety Khao Kam in small quantities near the hut in memory of dead parents, or at the edge of the rice field to indicate that parents are still alive.^[152]

Sinh is a traditional garment worn by Laotian women in daily life. It is a hand-woven silk skirt that can identify the woman who wears it in a variety of ways. In particular, it can indicate which region the wearer is from.

Travel Barriers:

In choosing a destination, a traveller must overcome a number of obstacles. If the motivation to travel is strong enough, the obstacles will be overcome but they may still affect the choice of destination. Time and cost, for example, are the obstacles that most immediately come to mind. We must plan trips around our vacation time and our budgets. If both are limited, we may choose a destination close to home. Some of the major travel barriers include the following:

• Cost: Consumers have budgets. Travel competes with other financial commitments.
• Health: Inadequate health may keep people from travelling.
• Time: People have jobs, business, family, and other commitments that limit the time available for travel.
• Family stage: Parents with young children may limit travel because of cost and inconvenience or may be restricted in their choice of travel destination.
• Lack of interest: people have values and other interests that may screen out travel.
• Fear: Knowledge of political conflict or high crime rates at destinations may deter travellers.

http://samquackenbush.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/9/5/14956724/travel_motivators__barriers_article__questions.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_countries_and_territories

https://www.ustravel.org/sites/default/files/media_root/document/Barriers%20and%20Challenges%20to%20Travel%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

Solution:

Believe it is important not to deport people. People have a hard time getting back and not want to go back. People left countries because of dangerous situations. Important for countries to allow people to stay.