Laos map
Laos is a landlocked country in Asia, in South-Eastern Asia. Been there? Click it on the globe to add it to your map.
At a glance
Laos borders 5 countries: China, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia. Capital: Vientiane.
- 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
Visited
Provinces of Laos
Laos is divided into 16 provinces and 1 other region.
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How Laos is divided
The administrative levels of Laos, from the whole country down, and which ones you can mark on VisitedAtlas.
| Level | Number | On VisitedAtlas |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 1 | ✓ Yes |
| Provinces and other regions | 17 | ✓ YesMark on the map |
| Districts | 148 | Not yet |
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Questions about Laos
- Where is Laos?
- Laos is in South-Eastern Asia (Asia) and borders Vietnam, Thailand, China, Cambodia, Myanmar. Its capital is Vientiane. Laos is landlocked, with no coastline. Approximate coordinates: 19°N, 103°E, north of the Equator.
- Which continent is Laos in?
- Laos is in Asia, in the South-Eastern Asia region.
- What is the capital of Laos?
- The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
- Which country is Vientiane in?
- Vientiane is the capital of Laos, in South-Eastern Asia.
- How many provinces does Laos have?
- Laos has 16 provinces and 1 other region: Attapu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouan, Louang Namtha, Louangphrabang, Oudômxai, Phôngsali, Saravan, Savannakhét, Vientiane, Vientiane [prefecture], Xaignabouri, Xékong, Xiangkhoang.
- Does Laos have states?
- No. Laos is divided into 16 provinces and 1 other region.
- Is Laos a country?
- Yes. Laos is an independent country and one of the 193 UN member states.
- Which countries border Laos?
- Laos borders 5 countries: China, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia.