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Laos

ສປປລາວ

South-Eastern Asia, Asia

Lao

Laos (ສປປລາວ) is a country in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. With a population of 7,647,000 and an area of 236,800 km², the capital city is Vientiane. The official language is Lao. The national currency is the Lao kip (₭ LAK).

Quick Facts

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Vientiane
Capital
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7,647,000
Population
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236,800 km²
Area
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₭ LAK
Currency
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+856
Dial Code
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.la
TLD

Economy

Laos has a GDP per capita of $2,124, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$2,124
GNI per Capita$2,000

Geography

Laos is located in South-Eastern Asia at coordinates 18.00°N, 105.00°E. It shares borders with 5 countries. The highest point is Phou Bia at 2,819 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates18.00°N, 105.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointPhou Bia
2,819 m
🏞️ Longest RiverMekong River
4,350 km
TimezonesUTC+07:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Laos, including New Laos National Stadium with a capacity of 25,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumNew Laos National Stadium
25,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Laos

What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
What is the population of Laos?
Laos has a population of approximately 7,647,000 people.
What currency does Laos use?
Laos uses the Lao kip (₭ LAK).
What language is spoken in Laos?
The official language of Laos is Lao.
What is the area of Laos?
Laos covers a total area of 236,800 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Laos?
The GDP per capita of Laos is approximately $2,124.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)