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Laos
Laos is a landlocked Southeast Asian country threaded by the Mekong River, dominated by forested highlands, sleepy riverside towns like Luang Prabang, and one of the world's last remaining communist states.
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Population
- 7.6M
- Currency
- Lao Kip (LAK)
- Continent
- Asia
Every flag, every nation.
A wall of national flags from across the world. Click any flag to read its design history, adoption date, and the symbolism of its colours.
Cities and landmarks worth the trip.
States of the union.
Twenty-eight of the fifty states plus the District of Columbia and the territories — capitals, statehoods, mottoes, populations and flags.
From the journal.
Long-form writing alongside the encyclopaedia — essays and notes for curious travellers.
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Nordic Countries: The 5 Nations 4 Territories and How They Fit Together
The Nordic countries, comprising Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with the autonomous territories…
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Micro-States: All 25 Countries Smaller Than 1,000 km²
Every sovereign country under 1,000 square kilometres, ranked by size, with populations, regions, how they survive ec…
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List of Cities in California
Every one of California's 483 incorporated cities, grouped by county and region, plus the 75 largest by population an…
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The 10 Largest Cities in Slovenia: A Complete Guide
Discover the 10 largest cities in Slovenia, from Ljubljana and Maribor to Ptuj and Kamnik, with 2025 population figur…
