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An old communist version of the Laos currency the Kip In January 2008 one US dollar equaled 9 300 Lao Kip
An old communist version of the Laos currency the Kip Elephants are a national symbol of Laos and logging is an important industry In January 2008 one US dollar equaled 9 300 Lao Kip The communist country has liberalized its economy in recent years
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