Laos Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
| Common Name | Laos – /laʊs/ |
| Nationality | Lao(s) or Laotian(s) – noun, Lao or Laotian – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1953 (Franco-Lao Treaty recognizes full independence) |
| Administrative Divisions | 17 provinces and 1 prefecture |
| Total Population | 8.0 million (#103) with 38.2% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Vientiane (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Lao (official), Khmer |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 62% of total population |
| Currency | Kips (LAK) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $60.0 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $7,900 (#154) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 236,800 sq km / 91,429 sq mi (#84) with 2.5% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Southeastern Asia |
| Bordering Countries | Burma, Cambodia, China, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Pheng Xat Lao” (Hymn of the Lao People)