The city of Luang Prabang | Laos

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Luang Prabang, meaning "Royal Buddha Image”, is a city located in north central Laos. The city is well known for its numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. It was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1995.

Stamps

(left) Laos issued in 2010 a set of three stamps depicting "Rural Life in Laos". The 6000K stamp depicts artisans (craftsman or skilled manual worker).

(right) Part of a set of four stamps, issued 2007, depicting gold jewelry.

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