Laos Civil Registration
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Laos has no central registry for vital records. The Household Registry Book and National Identification Card are the only standard civil records.Expansion depth limit exceeded
Historical Background
The Japanese Army destroyed the French colonial records during World War II. In 1975, the Pathet Lao gained power and destroyed the records of the former government.Expansion depth limit exceeded
Ethnic groups: Lao 54%, Khmou 11 %, Hmong 10% and other 25%Expansion depth limit exceeded
Coverage and Compliance
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