What Language Do They Speak in Laos?

The flag of Laos is composed of three horizontal bands of red, blue and red. The blue band is twice the height of the red bands and bears a white circle at its center.
Official language of Laos Lao

The official language of Laos is Lao.

Languages in Laos — FAQ

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language of Laos is Lao.

How many official languages does Laos have?

Laos has 1 official language: Lao.

Is Lao spoken anywhere else?

Laos is the only country on this site where Lao is an official language.

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🌍 All facts about Laos 🏛️ Capital: Vientiane 💰 Currency: Lao kip

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