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Laos

Laos is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Been there? Click it on the globe to add it to your map.

At a glance

Capital
Vientiane
Continent
Asia · South-Eastern Asia
Status
UN member state
Population
7,169,455
Area
228,947 km²

0.09% of the world’s people, 0.2% of its land

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Regions of Laos

Laos is divided into 17 first-level regions (province, municipality|prefecture).

  • Attapu
  • Bokeo
  • Bolikhamxai
  • Champasak
  • Houaphan
  • Khammouan
  • Louang Namtha
  • Louangphrabang
  • Oudômxai
  • Phôngsali
  • Saravan
  • Savannakhét
  • Vientiane
  • Vientiane [prefecture]
  • Xaignabouri
  • Xékong
  • Xiangkhoang

Countries bordering Laos

More countries in South-Eastern Asia

Questions about Laos

What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
How many regions does Laos have?
Laos has 17 first-level administrative regions: province, municipality|prefecture.
Is Laos a UN member?
Yes, Laos is one of the 193 UN member states.
Which continent is Laos in?
Laos is in Asia, in the South-Eastern Asia region.
Which countries border Laos?
Laos borders Vietnam, Thailand, China, Cambodia, Myanmar.