The term descanso originally referred to a stopping place between the rural church, where a funeral was held, and the cemetery. It was a resting place for the pallbearers. Descanso means rest. In New Mexico, descansos are protected by law; ...
Map of Laos. Cut off from the outside world for decades, Laos is one of Southeast Asiaâs most intriguing destinations. Whether you feel like trekking through little-visited hill-tribe villages, or finding your own slice of paradise on one of thousands of tropical islands, let our map of Laos below guide you through this beguiling country.
The countries included under the formal regional term Southeast Asia are. Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam*, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. With the exception of Laos, the countries of both regions include coastal borders.* Vietnam can belong to either or both formal regions.This is because the northern portion of what is now Vietnam participated in the civilization shared by what is now China, Japan, and Korea; the southern areas of Vietnam were more closely linked with the civilization shared by South Asia/India and its neighbors.he countries included under the formal regional term Southeast Asia are. Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam*, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. With the exception of Laos, the countries of both regions include coastal borders.