Hello! Can you tell me about Laos? 
 Sure! for starters it is in southeast Asia. capital is Vientiane. Their main crop is Rice. In fact they are the biggest consumers of sticky rice in the world! 
 That is interesting! I'd like to know more about the culture. 
 Speaking of sticky rice, it is the staple food. The rice has religious and cultural significance. 
 Can you tell me more about the significance of rice? 
 Sure can! Khammu farmers in Luang Prabang plant small quantities of rice near their huts in memory of their deceased ancestors. 
 Interesting! Can you tell me about the etymology of Laos? 
 I am sorry, But I do not have that information. But the official language is called Lao, which is a language belonging to the Tai language group . Did you know that ? 
 I didn't know that. Any other interesting facts? 
 Yes! Some people think the term "Laotian" refers to the Lao language, but it does not. 
 Thanks for the information! 
 You are welcome.
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