Laos

Asia · Capital Vientiane

Laos is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Vientiane. It has a population of around 7,061,507 people. The main language is Lao and the official currency is the Lao kip. Laos is landlocked, sharing land borders with 5 countries.

Laos is a country in Asia. Its capital is Vientiane. It has a population of 7,061,507, bordering 5 countries. The official language is Lao. The official currency is the Lao kip.

Where is Laos?

Laos at a glance

Capital: Vientiane
Population: 7.1M
Currency: Lao kip
Language: Lao
Continent: Asia
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Laos

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Bordering countries

Frequently asked questions about Laos

What is the capital of Laos?

The capital of Laos is Vientiane.

What continent is Laos in?

Laos is located in Asia.

What is the population of Laos?

Laos has a population of approximately 7,061,507 people.

What is the currency of Laos?

The official currency of Laos is the Lao kip.

What language is spoken in Laos?

The main language spoken in Laos is Lao.

What is the flag of Laos?

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