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Vientiane Capital

Victoria Gate in Vientiane Capital Laos

Vientiane, the capital, economic centre, and largest city of Laos, is situated on the Mekong River near the Nong Khai border to Thailand. With a population of around 800,000. Vientiane has been the nation’s capital since 1563, after fears of a Burmese invasion in the north. Vientiane has a very laidback and friendly atmosphere, in […]