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
Other countries in Asia
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.