Formal Name:
Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Local Name:
Laos

Local Formal Name:
Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxon Lao


Location:

Asia



Status:

UN Member Country



Capital City:

Vientiane



Main Cities:

Luang Prebang



Population:

4,743,000



Area:

236,800 km2



Currency:

1 kip = 100 at



Languages:

Lao



Religions:

Buddhist

 Marcel Wouterse on 12th December 2012