When did France leave Laos?
French Indochina/Laos (1945-1954) Crisis Phase (September 1, 1945-December 31, 1952): Laotian nationalists, known as the Lao Issara (Lao Freedom), led by Prince Phetsarath declared Laotian independence from France on September 1, 1945.
When did Laos gain independence from France?
Laos
| Lao People’s Democratic Republic ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ (Lao) Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxôn Lao (Romanisation) | |
|---|---|
| • Unified Kingdom | 11 May 1947 |
| • Independence from France | 22 October 1953 |
| • Monarchy abolished | 2 December 1975 |
| • Current constitution | 14 August 1991 |
What did the French do in Laos?
The French language was introduced to Laos in the 19th century when French explorers arrived in Laos trying to make inroads into China after colonizing Vietnam. The French did not pay much attention to the kingdom of Lan Xang but established a consulate in present-day Luang Prabang.
How did France control Laos?
French Colonization of Laos
Between 1893 and 1907, they took control of Laos—incorporating it into French Cochin China along with Vietnam and Cambodia—through a series of treaties with the Siamese, British and Chinese.
Why is Laos so poor?
Despite rapid growth, Laos remains one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia. A landlocked country, it has inadequate infrastructure and a largely unskilled work force.
Was Vietnam a French colony?
Vietnam became a French colony in 1877 with the founding of French Indochina, which included Tonkin, Annam, Cochin China and Cambodia. (Laos was added in 1893.) The French lost control of their colony briefly during World War II, when Japanese troops occupied Vietnam.
Who Imperialized Laos?
In March 1945 the Japanese took outright administrative control of the remainder of French Indochina, and the following month the independence of Laos was proclaimed. Two movements sprang up at that time.