| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | LA, LAO (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| Capital city | Vientiane |
| Continent | Asia |
| Member of | United Nations, Association of Southeast Asian Nations |
| Population | 7,749,595 (2022) |
| Total area | 236,800 km2 |
| Highest point | Phou Bia (2,817 m, 9,242 ft) |
| Lowest point | Mekong (70 m, 230 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 32,756 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Lao kip (₭, LAK) |
| Calling code | +856 |
| Internet TLD | .la |