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Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. It was established as capital by King Setthathirath in 1563, on a site settled since the 9th century.

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Population
840,940 1
Area (sq km)
3920 1
Founding Year
1563 1
Population Estimate Year
2023 1
Elevation (m)
174 1
Latitude
17.98 degrees north 1
Longitude
102.63 degrees east 1
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Laos, Countries

Vientiane is Laos's capital.

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Laos, Countries

Vientiane is Laos's capital.

Source Vientiane (Wikipedia)
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Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos.
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840,940
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2023
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17.98 N, 102.63 E
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3,920 km2
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174 m
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1563
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