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Laos — silhouette, capital and facts
Laos is in Asia and its capital is Vientiane. With about 7.4 million people and 236,800 km², it ranks 82nd in area and 102nd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Laos, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 7.4 million
- Area
- 236,800 km²
- Language
- Lao
- Currency
- Kip
- Flag colors
- red, blue, white
Borders
Laos shares a land border with 5 countries: China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar.
Fun facts about Laos
- It is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia.
- On the Plain of Jars, thousands of stone jars some 2,000 years old or more are scattered across the landscape.
- Sticky rice is so important that many Lao people describe themselves as children of sticky rice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
Which continent is Laos in?
Laos is in Asia.
Which countries border Laos?
Laos shares a land border with 5 countries: China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Laos?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Laos is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Laos?
It is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. On the Plain of Jars, thousands of stone jars some 2,000 years old or more are scattered across the landscape. Sticky rice is so important that many Lao people describe themselves as children of sticky rice.
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