Laos: flag, capital and facts

Laos is a landlocked country in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Vientiane. It covers about 236,800 km² (91,429 sq mi). The official language is Lao. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

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Laos at a glance

Official name: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Capital: Vientiane
Region: South-Eastern Asia (Asia)
Area: 236,800 km² (91,429 sq mi)
Official language: Lao
Currency: Lao kip (₭)
People: Laotian
Calling code: +856
Internet domain: .la
Landlocked: Yes
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Laos is Vientiane.

Laos is in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Laos uses the Lao kip (₭).

The official language of Laos is Lao.

Laos borders Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Thailand and Vietnam.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Laos at a glance

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