Ports and harbors:
none
Merchant marine:
total: 1 ships (1,000 GRT or over) 2,370 GRT/3,110 DWT
by type: cargo 1 (2004 est.)
Airports:
46 (2003 est.)
Airports - with paved runways:
total: 9
2,438 to 3,047 m: 1
1,524 to 2,437 m: 5
914 to 1,523 m: 3 (2004 est.)
Airports - with unpaved runways:
total: 35
1,524 to 2,437 m: 1
914 to 1,523 m: 13
under 914 m: 21 (2004 est.)
Military Laos
Military branches:
Lao People's Army (LPA; including Riverine Force), Air Force
Military manpower - military age and obligation: 15 years of age for compulsory military service; conscript service obligation - minimum 18 months (2004)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 1,456,500 (2004 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 783,800 (2004 est.)