Laos has an area, of 85 000 square miles (220 000 km2), and contains a population of 6.4 million. Almost all ethnic or "lowland". Lao (Lao Loum and Lao Lom) are followers of Theravada Buddhism; however they constitute, only 40-50% of the, population. The remainder of the population belongs to at least 48 distinct ethnic minority groups.Most of these ethnic groups (30%) are practitioners of Satsana Phi ("deities' religion [S]."), with beliefs that vary greatly. Among groups.
Satsana Phi is predominant among most Lao, Sung Theung Lao, Sino-Thai, the groups such as the Thai Dam and. Thai Daeng as well, as among Mon-Khmer and Tibeto-Burman groups. Even among, lowland LaoMany pre-Buddhist Phi religious beliefs have been incorporated into Theravada Buddhist practice. Catholics and Protestants. Constitute approximately 2% of the population. Other minority religious groups include those practicing the Bah structure ', (faith. Mahayana Buddhism and Chinese, folk religions. A very small number of citizens are atheist or agnostic.
.Although the Government prohibits foreigners, from proselytizing some resident foreigners associated with private businesses. Or nongovernmental organizations quietly engage in religious activity. The Lao Front for National Construction is in charge. Of religious affairs within the country and all religious organizations within Laos must register with it.
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