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__NOTOC__ Laotians in France consist of people of Lao ancestry who were born in or immigrated to France. The population as of 2012 is estimated to be 140,000.〔 The Laotian community in France forms the most established overseas Laotian population, with a presence in the country dating to before the end of the Laotian Civil War and mass refugee migration that resulted from it.〔Carine Hahn, ''Le Laos'', Karthala, 1999, page 77〕 ==History== The presence of Laotian people in France began during the early 20th century, when Laos was a protectorate of France. With the steady introduction of the French education system by the colonists, a number of Laotian students were able to study in France, including members of the Lao Royal Family. A smaller number of Laotian workers also settled in France during this period. However, the largest influx of Laotians immigrated to France following the Vietnam War and communist takeover of their homeland. France was an ideal destination for Laotian refugees who were educated or formed part of the elite and middle class in the home nation, while poorer refugees tended to emigrate to North America and Australia through the assistance of the American, Canadian and Australian governments.〔(Knowledge of Immigrant Nationalities of Santa Clara County (KIN) - Laos )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Laotians in France」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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