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 Mekong River (or Lancang River) forms a large part of the western boundary with Thailand. It has a total area of 91,429 square miles and itâs the worldâs 84th largest country by surface. Laos is concentrated in 16 and one capital city, and provinces are further divided into districts and then villages.