Laos 🇱🇦
Laos 🇱🇦: capital Vientiane, population 7.5 million, located in Asia. Currency: Lao Kip (â‚). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Vientiane
- Population: 7.5 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Lao
- Currency: Lao Kip (â‚)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Area: 236,800 km² (91,429 sq mi)
- Region: South-Eastern Asia
- Landlocked
- People: Laotian
- Internet domain: .la
Fun Facts About Laos
- One of the most heavily bombed countries in history during the Vietnam War era.
- The Mekong River forms much of its border.
- Known as the 'Land of a Million Elephants.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laos known for?
Laos is known for several things — One of the most heavily bombed countries in history during the Vietnam War era; The Mekong River forms much of its border; Known as the 'Land of a Million Elephants.'.
How big is Laos?
Laos covers about 236,800 square kilometers (91,429 square miles), in the South-Eastern Asia region.
Is Laos landlocked?
Yes. Laos is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Laos called?
People from Laos are called Laotian.
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
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