The Pak Ou Caves are a significant cultural and religious site located near Luang Prabang in northern Laos. These caves are situated at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, about 25 kilometers upstream from Luang Prabang.

Laos is a socialist state and the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. ts capital and largest city is Vientiane. Laos's population was estimated at 7.45 million in 2020 in an area of 237,955 km2 (91,875 sq mi).

The Bolaven Plateau is an elevated region in southern Laos. Most of the plateau is located within Champasak Province of Laos, though the edges of the plateau are also located in Salavan, Sekong and Attapeu Provinces.