Laos

Flag Description Three horizontal bands of red (top), blue (double width), and red with a large white disk centered in the blue band. Currency Kip. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Southeastern asia, northeast of thailand, west of vietnam. Climate Tropical monsoon; rainy season (may to november); dry season (december to april). Terrain Mostly rugged mountains; some plains and plateaus. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Mekong River 70 m. The highest point is at Phou Bia 2,817 m.

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Laos

This is a map of Laos. The map illustrates the location of Vientiane and its proximity to Xam Nua, Ban Nape, Salavan, and the Gulf of Tonkin.

Other countries on this map include: Vietnam / China / Thailand

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