Laos
Laos is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia. Its capital is Vientiane, with a population of approximately 7.4M and a total area of 236,800 km². The official language is Lao and the currency is the Lao Kip (LAK).
📊 Quick Facts about Laos
Laos covers an area of 236,800 km² with a population density of 31/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $18.8B ($2,541 per capita) and gained independence in 1953. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Laos is the most bombed country per capita in history, the US dropped more bombs on Laos between 1964 and 1973 than were dropped in all of World War II combined. About 30% of those bombs never exploded and still pose a deadly risk today.
✈️ Travel Information for Laos
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🏛 Must-See Places in Laos
UNESCO ancient royal capital, gilded temples, French colonial villas and monk processions at dawn
UNESCO mysterious plateau scattered with thousands of ancient stone jars, purpose still unknown
Stunning turquoise tiered waterfalls in the jungle near Luang Prabang
UNESCO pre-Angkor Khmer temple complex on a sacred mountain in southern Laos
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What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
What continent is Laos in?
Laos is located in Asia, in the Southeast Asia region.
What currency does Laos use?
Laos uses the Lao Kip (LAK). The international calling code is +856.
What is the GDP of Laos?
Laos has a GDP of $18.8B, with a GDP per capita of $2,541.
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