Vientiane

Name: Vientiane
Address: Southeast Asia, Laos

Southeast Asia, Laos

Laos

People from Vientiane are called:

Male/General:

Vientiane

Pronunciation:

/viˌɛntiˈɑːn/

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Population:: 1,001,477 (2024 est.)
Country:: Laos
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Lao 'Viangchan', meaning 'city of sandalwood'. The demonym uses the city name.

About Vientiane

Capital and largest city of Laos on the Mekong River.
Laid-back capital with French colonial architecture.
Home to Pha That Luang, national symbol of Laos.
Known for Buddhist temples and quiet, relaxed atmosphere.
Developing city preserving traditional Lao culture.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Bangkok

650 km southwest

People are called:

Bangkokian

Hanoi

500 km east

People are called:

Hanoian

Phnom Penh

1,000 km southeast

People are called:

Phnom Penher

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,001,477 (2024 est.)
Country:: Laos
Region:: Southeast Asia

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