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Laos

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Region

Asia • South-Eastern Asia

Capital

Vientiane

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The flag of Laos is composed of three horizontal bands of red, blue and red. The blue band is twice the height of the red bands and bears a white circle at its center.

The flag of Laos is composed of three horizontal bands of red, blue and red. The blue band is twice the height of the red bands and bears a white circle at its center.

Population
7,275,556
Area
236,800 km²
Time Zone
UTC+07:00
Top-Level Domain
.la

About Laos

Laos is a country located in Asia, specifically in the South-Eastern Asia region. Its capital city is Vientiane. With a population of 7,275,556, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 236,800 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 30.72 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Laos is Lao, .

The currency used in Laos is the Lao kip (₭), .

Laos is a member of the United Nations.

In Laos, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+07:00 time zone.

Laos shares its borders with 5 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Thailand and Vietnam.

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Quick Facts

  • Capital: Vientiane
  • Continent: Asia
  • Native Name: ສປປລາວ
  • Demonym: Laotian
  • Top Level Domain: .la
  • Calling Code: +856
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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