The term descanso originally referred to a stopping place between the rural church, where a funeral was held, and the cemetery. It was a resting place for the pallbearers. Descanso means rest. In New Mexico, descansos are protected by law; ...
Map of Laos. Cut off from the outside world for decades, Laos is one of Southeast Asiaâs most intriguing destinations. Whether you feel like trekking through little-visited hill-tribe villages, or finding your own slice of paradise on one of thousands of tropical islands, let our map of Laos below guide you through this beguiling country.
The Lao PDR is criss-crossed by many rivers and streams. The Mekong River flows through 1,835 km of the country from north to south. Rivers and streams provide great potential for hydropower development. Over half of the power potential in the lower Mekong Basin is contained within Laos.