Laos
Asia · South-Eastern Asia
- Capital
- Vientiane
Famous for
- Animal Asian elephant
- Food Larb
- Festival Bun Pi Mai
- Landmark Plain of Jars
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
Laos's Plain of Jars contains more than 2,100 giant stone jars linked to ancient funerary practices.
Capital: Vientiane
Vientiane's Patuxai monument, modelled on the Arc de Triomphe, was built with cement meant for an airport.
Flag
Laos's white disc on its flag is often read as the moon over the Mekong, shown as the blue band.
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