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Lao or Laotian flag |
| Country |
Laos |
| Capital |
Vientiane |
| Location |
Southeastern Asia, northeast of Thailand, west of Vietnam |
| Size |
236,800 sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly rugged mountains; some plains and plateaus |
| Climate |
tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to November); dry season (December to April) |
| Languages |
Lao (official), French, English, and various ethnic languages |
| Nationality |
noun: Lao(s) or Laotian(s)
adjective: Lao or Laotian |
| Religion |
Buddhist 60%, animist and other 40% (including various Christian denominations 1.5%) |
| Currency |
kip (LAK) |
| Exports |
wood products, garments, electricity, coffee, tin |
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