Laos is a landlocked country located in Southeast Asia, bordered by China to the north, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand and Myanmar to the west. It is a socialist state with a single-party system, and has a population of about 7 million people. The official language is Lao, and the capital is Vientiane.

Laos has a long history of foreign influence, including periods of Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and French domination. It gained independence from France in 1953, and was later embroiled in the Vietnam War, during which it suffered heavy bombing by the United States.

Since the end of the Vietnam War, Laos has pursued a policy of economic liberalization and has achieved steady economic growth. However, the country remains one of the poorest in the region, with a large portion of the population living in poverty. It is also ranked as one of the least corrupt countries in the world by Transparency International.

Laos has sought to improve relations with its neighbors and the wider international community, and has made efforts to join regional organizations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). However, the country's human rights record has been criticized by some international organizations.

Laos maintains contact with 18 countries. The five most intense relations Laos has are with: United States with a score of 14 254 , Vietnam with a score of 8 973 , Thailand with a score of 8 882 , Turkey with a score of 5 308 , and China with a score of 5 051 .

The top five closest relations from Laos are: Vietnam with a score of 9.37 , India with a score of 6.98 , Indonesia with a score of 6.54 , China with a score of 6.5 , and Turkey with a score of 6.29 .

While, the top five strained relations from Laos are: Thailand with a score of 4.09 , Myanmar with a score of 4.53 , France with a score of 4.54 , Philippines with a score of 4.71 , and Japan with a score of 5.0 .