Pashto and Lao Speaking countries
Countries
Afganistan
  
Laos
  
National Language
Afganistan, Pakistan, Pashtun diaspora
  
Laos, Northeastern Thailand
  
Second Language
Not spoken in any of the countries
  
Not spoken in any of the countries
  
Speaking Continents
Asia
  
Asia
  
Minority Language
Pakistan
  
Not spoken in any of the countries
  
Regulated By
Academy of Sciences of Afghanistan, Pashto Academy (Pakistan)
  
Not Available
  
Interesting Facts
- Pashto language is originated in the regions of Paktika and Paktia areas of Afghanistan.
- The first Pashto poem was written in the 7th century.
  
- There is no space left between words, only between phrases or sentences in Lao language.
- The Lao alphabets has been reformed many times over the past 50 years.
  
Similar To
Persian and Balochi Languages
  
Thai Language
  
Derived From
Not Available
  
Pali, Sanskrit and Old Khmer Languages
  
Pashto and Lao as Minority Language
In Pashto and Lao speaking countries you will get the countries which have Pashto and Lao as minority language. The language which is spoken by minority of population in the country is called as minority language.
- Pashto as minority language: Pakistan.
- Lao as minority language: Not spoken in any of the countries.
If you want to compare Pashto and Lao dialects, then you can go to Pashto vs Lao Dialects. Some of the official languages are also considered as minority languages.
Pashto and Lao Regulators
Pashto and Lao speaking countries provide you Pashto and Lao regulators which are the official organizations that regulate them. Academy of Sciences of Afghanistan, Pashto Academy (Pakistan) regulates Pashto language.Lao is not regulated. Also get to learn, Pashto and Lao Language History.
Pashto and Lao Continents
Thinking about Pashto and Lao continents in which Pashto and Lao speaking countries are present. Check out more information on Pashto and Lao. Most of the Pashto speaking countries lie in Asia. While Lao speaking countries lie in Asia. Continentwise, most of the languages belong to Asian Languages and African Languages. It's always fun to know about interesting facts of any language, so lets discuss about unknown facts of Pashto and Lao languages:
Pashto Interesting Facts:
- Pashto language is originated in the regions of Paktika and Paktia areas of Afghanistan.
- The first Pashto poem was written in the 7th century.
Lao Interesting Facts:
- There is no space left between words, only between phrases or sentences in Lao language.
- The Lao alphabets has been reformed many times over the past 50 years.
The Pashto language was derived from Not Available and is similar to Persian and Balochi Languages whereas Pashto language is similar to Thai Language and derived from Pali, Sanskrit and Old Khmer Languages.