What Are People From Laos Called?

Name: Laos
Address: Southeast Asia, Laos

Southeast Asia, Laos

Laos

People from Laos are called:

People from Laos are called Laotian.

Demonym:

Laotian

Pronunciation:

/ˈlaʊʃən/

About Laos

Capital city: Vientiane.
Only landlocked country in Southeast Asia.
Socialist state with single-party system.
Known for Buddhist monasteries, French colonial architecture, and rugged mountains.
Mekong River forms much of its western boundary.

Quick Facts

Population:: 7,633,779 (2024 est.)
Country:: Laos
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Lao', the dominant ethnic group. 'Laotian' is the standard English demonym.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Thailand

west of Laos

People are called:

Thai

Vietnam

east of Laos

People are called:

Vietnamese

China

north of Laos

People are called:

Chinese

Quick Facts

Population:: 7,633,779 (2024 est.)
Country:: Laos
Region:: Southeast Asia

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