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Sovereignrepublic

Laos

1953 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · republic
Period
1953 CE
Known Periods
2
Capital
Vientiane
Data Confidence
High

Overview

Landlocked Southeast Asian country. Capital: Vientiane. Known as the 'Land of a Million Elephants,' with ancient Buddhist temples and French colonial architecture.

Historical Periods

Communist Laos (1976–2023)

1976 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: VientianeArea: 229,246 km²

Communist Laos (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: VientianeArea: 229,246 km²

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