Laos: flag, capital and key facts
Laos is a country in Asia whose capital is Vientiane. It covers 236,800 km², making it the 82nd largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 7,379,358, 102nd in the world. It shares a land border with 5 countries. Official currency: Kip (LAK).
Key facts about Laos
| Capital | Vientiane |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 7,379,358 (rank 102) |
| Land area | 236,800 km² (rank 82) |
| Currency | Kip (LAK) |
| GDP per capita | 2,100 USD |
| Main languages | Lao, French |
| ISO 3166-1 code | LA |
Which countries border Laos?
Laos shares a land border with 5 countries:
- Cambodia — capital Phnom Penh
- China — capital Beijing
- Myanmar — capital Naypyidaw
- Thailand — capital Bangkok
- Vietnam — capital Hanoi
Play with Laos on Flagdle
Laos is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Vientiane” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.