Capital CityVientiane
Population7.5 million
Surface Area236,800 km²
CurrencyLao Kip (LAK)
Official LanguagesLao
Centroid Coordinates19.86°, 102.50°
3D Globe Orbiting: LaosCoordinates: 19.8563° N, 102.4955° E • WebGL Accelerated
🏔️ Physical Geography & Terrain
Only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, dominated by rugged forested mountains and the Mekong River valley.
Climate ClassificationTropical monsoon with wet summer and dry winter periods
Notable Natural LandmarkPha That Luang & Luang Prabang
Geographic Fact
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Laos is often referred to as the "Land of a Million Elephants" (Lane Xang).
🏙️ Major Cities of Laos
Primary metropolitan centers, administrative districts, and demographic hubs.
Capital City
LaosVientiane
Urban Center
LaosPakse
Urban Center
LaosSavannakhet
Urban Center
LaosLuang Prabang
🌤️ Climate & Atmospheric Profile
Regional climate conditions centered on Vientiane (19.86°, 102.50°).
Primary Climate ZoneTropical monsoon with wet summer and dry winter periods
Capital Weather ReferenceVientiane Coordinates19.86° N / 102.50° E
Continent Climate BeltAsia (South-Eastern Asia) →
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