What is the Capital of Laos?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Laos is Vientiane. Laos is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 7,647,000. The official currency is the Lao kip and the primary language spoken is Lao.
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Vientiane at a glance
| Capital city | Vientiane |
|---|---|
| Country | Laos (Lao People's Democratic Republic) |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 7,647,000 (103rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+07:00 |
| Currency | Lao kip (LAK) |
| Calling code | +856 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Laos
- Naypyidaw, capital of Myanmar
- Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia
- Beijing, capital of China
- Bangkok, capital of Thailand
- Hanoi, capital of Vietnam
Laos in context
- Laos covers 236,800 km², making it the 82nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 32 people per km² ranks 148th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Thailand, Vietnam.
- Laos is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 7,647,000 people, Laos holds about 1.1% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Laos is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Laos — FAQ
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
Is Vientiane the largest city in Laos?
Yes — Vientiane is both the capital and the largest city of Laos.
What country is Vientiane in?
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos.
What continent is Vientiane in?
Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is located in Asia.
Is Vientiane the capital of Laos?
Yes — Vientiane is the capital of Laos (official name: Lao People's Democratic Republic).
Vientiane is the capital of which country?
Vientiane is the capital of Laos, in South-Eastern Asia.
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