Unitary One-Party Socialist Republic
Laos is governed as a unitary state under the leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, with the National Assembly serving as the formal legislative body.
17 Provinces + Capital
The country consists of 17 provinces plus the capital, Vientiane, which holds special prefecture status.
Unicameral National Assembly
Laos’ legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Indirect Multi-Tiered Elections
Laos’ legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.