Laos

Asia · Vientiane

Laos is a landlocked country in Asia with a population of 7.3M and an area of 236,800 km². Its capital is Vientiane, Lao is the official language, and it is a republic. Laos is a member of ASEAN.

Key facts

Continent Asia

Capital Vientiane

Population 7.3M

Area 236,800 km²

Language Lao

Religion Buddhism

Government Republic

Currency Lao Kip

GDP/capita $2600

Independence 1953

Geography

Rivers Mekong

Borders China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar

History & Culture

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Rice, Maize, Coffee

Energy Hydropower

Memberships

🎯 How to identify Laos in Geo Atlas

These Yes/No questions help narrow down Laos efficiently:

Is the country located in Asia? ✅ Yes

Is the country an island nation? ❌ No

Is the country landlocked (no sea access)? ✅ Yes

Does the country have a coastline? ❌ No

Does the country have a population > 50 million? ❌ No

Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m? ✅ Yes

Is the country a member of ASEAN? ✅ Yes

Is the country crossed by the Mekong river? ✅ Yes

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