Laos: flag, capital and facts
Laos is a country in East & Southeast Asia (Asia). Its capital is Vientiane. Population — 7,769,819. Area — 236,800 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Laos
Blue and red with a white circle — the moon over the Mekong River.
The capital of Laos — Vientiane
Vientiane is the capital of Laos. Vientiane sounds like 'vee-en-tyan' — picture a hot place that needs a fan.
Facts about Laos
- Official name
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- East & Southeast Asia
- Population
- 7,769,819
- Area
- 236,800 km²
- Currency
- LAK (₭)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 18°, 105°
How to remember the name
The nameLaos is a land of forests and elephants — say 'Lao' like 'now'.
Did you know?
Laos is the only country in Southeast Asia with no coastline at all.
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