Laos

Laos

Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. The Plain of Jars holds thousands of stone vessels whose purpose is still argued over.

Laos Flag

Laos Armorial

Easy learning about Laos

The capital city of Laos is Vientiane, capital city of Laos.

Word: Mekong

Meaning: lifeline river

Administrative Divisions

16 provinces, 1 division and 1 prefecture.

Provinces:

Attapeu
Bokeo
Bolikhamsai
Champasak
Hūaphan
Khammouane
Lūang Namthā
Luang Prabang
Phongsaly
Sainyabūlī
Salavan
Savannakhet
Sekong
Udomsai
Vientiane
Xiangkhouang

Division:

Xaisomboun

Prefecture:

Vientiane

Administrative divisions of Laos map

Laos is a Country located in the South-eastern Asia sub-region in the continent of Asia.

0200 km (124 mi)400 km (249 mi)600 km (373 mi)800 km (497 mi)

Height

0 m (0 ft), 75 m (246 ft), 200 m (656 ft), 400 m (1310 ft), 600 m (1970 ft), 1000 m (3280 ft), 1500 m (4920 ft), 2000 m (6560 ft), above 2500 m (8200 ft)

Sea depth

0 m (0 ft), 150 m (492 ft), 600 m (1970 ft), 1800 m (5910 ft), 3200 m (10500 ft), deeper than 5200 m (17060 ft)

Basic Information

Capital City: Vientiane, capital city of Laos

Population: 7,873,046 (UN)

Area: 236,800 km² / 147,140 sq mi

People from Laos are called: Laos, Laotians

Geography

Latitude: 19.432° N

Longitude: 102.534° E

Geographical Subregion: South Eastern Asia

Continental Region: Asia

Borders

China — Land border
Myanmar (Burma) — Land border
Cambodia — Land border
Thailand — Land border
Vietnam — Land border

Citizenship & Passport

Passport Ranking: 88 (HP Index)

Visa-Free Destinations: 46

Climate

tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to November); dry season (December to April)

Global Indices

Global Peace Index Rank: 58 (GPI)

Global Peace Index Score: 1.846 (GPI)

Economy

GDP per Capita: $2,288 (IMF)

GDP per Capita Position: 157

Currency: Kip

Currency Code: LAK

Human Development

HDI Rank: 147 (UNDP)

HDI Value: 0.617

Mean Years of Schooling: 6.1

Expected Years of Schooling: 9.6

Life Expectancy at Birth: 69.0 Years

Religion

Most Predominant: Buddhist

Second Most Predominant: Christian

LGBTI Rights

Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)

Legal Mechanism: N/A

Death Penalty: No

Maximum Prison Sentence: No

Physical Punishment: No

Technical Information

TLD: .la

Calling Code: +856

MapGeo Name: Lao People's Democratic Republic

MapGeo Code: LA