Fun facts about Vientiane
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The name 'Vientiane' can be translated as the 'walled city of sandalwood'.
Vientiane
Laos
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos. Comprising the 5 urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, close to the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule. The city had a population of 840,000 as of the 2023 census.
From the “Etymology” section
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During French rule, 53% of the population of Vientiane was Vietnamese in 1943.
Vientiane
Laos
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos. Comprising the 5 urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, close to the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule. The city had a population of 840,000 as of the 2023 census.
From the “History” section
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Pha That Luang, a national cultural monument of Laos, was originally built in 1566.
Vientiane
Laos
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos. Comprising the 5 urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, close to the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule. The city had a population of 840,000 as of the 2023 census.
From the “Tourism” section
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Vientiane is the center of Laos' national media, hosting the headquarters of Lao National Television and Lao National Radio.
Vientiane
Laos
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos. Comprising the 5 urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, close to the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule. The city had a population of 840,000 as of the 2023 census.
From the “Culture” section
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The Boten–Vientiane railway, also known as the Laos–China railway, officially opened on 3 December 2021.
Vientiane
Laos
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos. Comprising the 5 urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, close to the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule. The city had a population of 840,000 as of the 2023 census.
From the “Transportation” section
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