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Only after 1951 did Laos begin using its own stamps. Before that they used French Indochina stamps.

Through all the political changes and events from 1947 through to the 1950s, Laos, Kingdom of Laos at the time, eventually produced its first set of stamps on November 13 1951 featuring images of Lao scenery, beauty and people.

Some wonderful things about Lao stamps are the artistry and the fact that all the stamps reflect occurrences in Laos itself. For example when King Sisavang Vong died special commeration stamps were produced. Later on, when another king abdicated and the Pathet Lao took over in 1975, the stamps reflected those events as well. In another example, when there was dreadful flooding in 1966 new sets were created the following year. Money generated went to relief efforts. And what was depicted in those stamps? The events of the floods and the devastation, no less.

Our interest in all-things-Lao has helped pushed us at LCW into learning about many different areas and subjects. In this case, it is the artistry employed in these stamps. The amazingly detailed artistry by Lao artists showcased in these stamps and the depictions of Lao life in them is really what catches ones attention. Moreover it has also caught the attention of stamp collectors around the world. I've even seen Lao stamps from the 1950s that can fetch as much as $300+ (USD) depending on its rareity, year and image.

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In Laos, there is only one university. However there are several colleges, technical schools, and training centers that are all under the post-secondary education category.

You asked about the university in Laos, I'll include the link. Their website will answer all your questions. The university has several campuses (Dong-Dok being the main one) and is increasing the number of programs every year. The website enumerates those programs.

National University of Laos
http://www.canpub.com/nuol/