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Laos Neighboring Countries

Laos is located in South-Eastern Asia (Asia), with its capital in Vientiane. The official language is Lao. The currency is Lao kip.

What are the neighboring countries of Laos? Laos shares land borders with 5 countries. These Laos neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Laos at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Laos neighboring countries are: China, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Laos and its border countries. The map highlights Laos in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Laos

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Laos?

Laos shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Laos?

The neighboring countries of Laos are: China, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Laos?

Countries in Asia with 5 land borders: Israel, Syria, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Myanmar, Jordan.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Laos?

Countries in Asia with more than 5 land borders: Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, India.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Laos?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 5 land borders: Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and 25 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Laos?

The capitals of countries bordering Laos are:
  • China: Beijing
  • Myanmar: Naypyidaw
  • Vietnam: Hanoi
  • Thailand: Bangkok
  • Cambodia: Phnom Penh

What are the country codes of Laos's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Laos's neighbors are:
  • China: CN (ISO 2) / CHN (ISO 3)
  • Myanmar: MM (ISO 2) / MMR (ISO 3)
  • Vietnam: VN (ISO 2) / VNM (ISO 3)
  • Thailand: TH (ISO 2) / THA (ISO 3)
  • Cambodia: KH (ISO 2) / KHM (ISO 3)