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Laos quiz
Laos is in 7 of our quizzes: 3 Explorer photos, flag, the Asia map, 2 trivia questions, outline and capital. Luang Prabang and Plain of Jars are among its 3 photos.
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8 questions about Laos only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Laos at a glance
| Capital | Vientiane |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Southeastern Asia, northeast of Thailand, west of Vietnam |
| Population | 8 million (2024 estimate), 103rd of 196 |
| Area | 236,800 km², 80th of 196 |
| People per km² | 34 |
| Land borders | Vietnam (2,161 km), Thailand (1,845 km), Cambodia (555 km), China (475 km), Myanmar (238 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Phu Bia, 2,817 m |
| Official language | Lao |
| Currency | Lao kip |
| Flag colours | red, blue and white |
| Independence | 1949, from France |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +856 |
| Terrain | Mostly rugged mountains; some plains and plateaus |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to November); dry season (December to April) |
| Where the name comes from | Name means "Land of the Lao [people];" it derives from the name of the country's founder, Lao |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Laos is landlocked and touches 5 countries; Vietnam has the longest border with it (2,161 km), Myanmar the shortest (238 km). By area Laos is 80th of 196 countries, just behind Romania and ahead of Guyana.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
3 in Explorer
A riverside town of golden temples between two rivers.
Photo: Basile Morin / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Thousands of giant stone jars scattered across the hills, 2,000 years old.
Photo: Jakub Hałun / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The widest waterfall in the world, where the Mekong spreads over 10 km of rapids.
Photo: Hiroo Yamagata / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Vientiane? | Laos |
| Which river forms much of the border between Laos and Thailand? | Mekong |
| What currency does Laos use? | Kip |
Laos in our quizzes
Thailand is a wrong choice for Vientiane and again for Laos's flag and outline. Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia sit beside Laos in the flag round. Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand again for the outline.
Trivia asks: “Which river forms much of the border between Laos and Thailand?” The answer is Mekong. It also asks: “What currency does Laos use?” (Kip). Explorer has 3 Laos photos: Luang Prabang, Plain of Jars and Khone Phapheng Falls.
Every Laos question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
Which continent is Laos in?
Laos is in Asia.
What is the population of Laos?
About 8 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Laos?
Laos borders Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, China and Myanmar.
What is the highest point in Laos?
Phu Bia, at 2,817 m.
What is the official language of Laos?
Lao.