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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.

Laos

Lao People's Democratic Republic

South Eastern AsiaLALAO

Population

7.28M

Capital

Vientiane

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Laos
Official Name
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Region
South Eastern Asia
Population
7.28M

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
LA
Alpha-3 Code
LAO
Olympic Code
418
Area
236,800 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+07:00

Languages

Lao

Continents

Asia

Currencies

  • ₭ - Lao kip (LAK)

International Associations

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Bordering Countries

MyanmarCambodiaChinaThailandVietnam

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 102.59°, 17.99°

Laos is located in , specifically in the South Eastern Asia region. It shares borders with 5 countries.

About Laos

The capital city, Vientiane, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The language spoken include Lao.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.