The local currency is the KIP. Notes come in denominations of 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10.000 and 20.000 Kips.
Laos has a rustic appeal to many travellers who enjoy getting away from the sealed and packaged amenities of the West.
Vientiane is the capital of Laos with a population of presently 464.000 , located on the bank of the Mekong river.