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🇱🇦 Laos Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Laos is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia. It covers a total area of 236,800 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
Southeast Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
236,800 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
31/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+7
UTC offset
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Independence
1953
established
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Climate
Tropical monsoon, dry season November–April
general type

Location and Position

Laos is situated in Southeast Asia, within the broader continent of Asia. As a landlocked country, Laos has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Laos covers a total area of 236,800 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 7.4M across this area, the population density is 31/km². The capital city is Vientiane.

Climate

The climate of Laos is tropical monsoon, dry season november–april. The best time to visit is generally November–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Laos

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China
Beijing
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Vietnam
Hanoi
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Cambodia
Phnom Penh
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Thailand
Bangkok
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Myanmar
Naypyidaw

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Laos located?

Laos is located in Southeast Asia, Asia. The capital city is Vientiane.

How large is Laos?

Laos has a total area of 236,800 km² with a population density of 31/km².

What countries border Laos?

Laos shares land borders with: China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar.

What is the climate of Laos?

The climate of Laos is Tropical monsoon, dry season November–April. The best time to visit is November–February.

What timezone is Laos in?

Laos observes UTC+7 timezone.

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