Thank you so very much for all of your help today! You really gave me some great information to think over as far as the geography and demographics of Laos! 
 Okay thank you for that. I want to change the conversation over to demographics. I am interested in knowing about the how many different types of ethnic groups are are in this area. 
 It's been my pleasure! I'm glad that you enjoyed the information today. 
 Wow that's really interesting. What else can you tell me about the demographics here? 
 The term "Laotian" does not necessarily refer to the Lao language, ethnic Lao people, language or customs. It is a political term that includes the non-ethnic Lao groups within Laos and identifies them as "Laotian" because of their political citizenship.
The term "Laotian" does not necessarily refer to the Lao language, ethnic Lao people, language or customs. It is a political term that includes the non-ethnic Lao groups within Laos and identifies them as "Laotian" because of their political citizenship.