Fun fact 1 about Vientiane
city
The name 'Vientiane' can be translated as the 'walled city of sandalwood'.
Vientiane
Laos
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Vientiane
Laos
Country
Laos
Population
820.0K
Coordinates
17.97, 102.60
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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