Geography
Laos is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 18, 105; it has Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam.
Neighboring countries: Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Asia
Laos
Laos is a country in South-Eastern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Population
- 7.6 million
- Area
- 236,800 km²
- Currency
- Lao kip (LAK)
- Official language
- Lao
- Calling code
- +856
- Internet TLD
- .la
- Time zone
- UTC+07:00
Laos map preview: 18.00, 105.00
People and Culture
Laos uses Lao in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Laos varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Laos is recorded with the official name Lao People's Democratic Republic. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Vientiane
- South-Eastern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Vientiane
- Time zone data: UTC+07:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Laos is grouped under Asia.
- Laos has a listed area of 236,800 km².
- Laos is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Laos
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
What continent is Laos in?
Laos is in Asia.
What currency does Laos use?
Laos uses the Lao kip.
What language is spoken in Laos?
Lao is listed for Laos in this database.