Laos Facts
Where is Laos located?
Lao People's Democratic Republic is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It has an estimated population of 6.8 million inhabitants. It is bordered by Burma and People's Republic of China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
What is the capital of Laos?
Vientiane is the capital of Laos. It became the capital of the country in 1563 due to fears of Burmese invasion. The capital city is situated on the Mekong River, and has an estimated population of 754,000 inhabitants.
Vientiane, apart from being the capital of Laos, is also the largest city of the country. The name of the city is derived from Pali, meaning “royal sandalwood grove” or city of sandalwood. It was settled in 9th century AD.