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The .la TLD is the country-code top-level domain for the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Although originally assigned to Laos, it gained unexpected popularity as a domain hack for entities associated with Los Angeles, Latin America, and Louisiana due to its phonetic similarity to 'LA'. It remains an open-use ccTLD available for global registration.
Open for registration by anyone worldwide; no residency or local presence requirements
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
The .la ccTLD was delegated in May 1996 to Mr. Sisomphet Nhoybouakong of the Lao Prime Minister’s Office, with SingNet as technical contact. In 2000–2001, Sterling Pacific Pty. Ltd., a Hong Kong-based company, began marketing .la as a shorthand for Los Angeles, Latin America, and Louisiana. This shifted usage away from Laos. In 2001, the Lao government terminated this technical cooperation. Following a legal ruling in August 2001 and formal request, IANA redelegated .la to the Lao National Internet Center (LANIC) in December 2002. The registry has since maintained open registration policy.
The .la TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .la TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
No restrictions; open for registration by individuals and organizations worldwide
The .la TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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