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# Laos

From [Countries that Start With L](https://listium.com/@TriviaKings/73365/countries-that-start-with-l)  
By [Trivia Kings (@TriviaKings)](https://listium.com/@TriviaKings)

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Published 15 August 2022 · Updated 15 August 2022

Category: hobbies & interests

- Continent: Asia
- Flag: ![Flag](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/glblqyzbk9lo7no85o29.png)
- Capital city: Vientiane
- Comments on the Capital: Vientiane is noted as the home of the most significant national monuments in Laos – That Luang – which is a known symbol of Laos and an icon of Buddhism in Laos. Other significant Buddhist temples in Laos can be found there as well, such as Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly housed the Emerald Buddha.
- Population: 7,275,556
- Area (km²): 236,800.00
- Area (sq mi): 91,875.00
- Currency: Lao kip
- Calling code: 856