Countries that border Laos
Laos shares land borders with 5 countries: Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Laos's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Laos
- CapitalVientiane
- RegionSouth-Eastern Asia
- Land borders5
- Area236,800 km²
- Population7,647,000
- ISO codeLA
Learning Laos on the map
Knowing which countries border Laos is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Laos and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Laos?
Laos borders 5 countries: Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam.
Which countries share a border with Laos?
The countries bordering Laos are: Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam.
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.