Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Laos is listed in South-Eastern Asia, within Asia. Its capital is Vientiane. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.
Where is Laos?
For broad geographic classification, Laos is grouped under Asia and the subregion South-Eastern Asia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.
What are the country codes for Laos?
The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is LA, while the three-letter code is LAO. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.
Borders and nearby geography
Laos has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Thailand, Vietnam. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.