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What are the important cities in Laos?

Important cities in Laos include Vientiane, Munsai and Langnan Pagoda. Vientiane is the capital of Laos, and all the famous tourist attractions are in Vientiane. Vientiane is located in the Mekong River, and the cities are distributed in a half-moon shape. Now it is the largest industrial and commercial center in China, where most industrial enterprises are concentrated.

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Laos is a landlocked country in the north of Indochina Peninsula, bordering China in the north, Cambodia in the south, Vietnam in the east, Myanmar in the northwest and Thailand in the southwest, with a land area of 236,800 square kilometers and a population of 7 million (2065,438+08), and Vientiane as the capital. ?

Vientiane is the capital of Laos, with an area of 3,920 square kilometers and a population of 850,000 (20 15). The highest average temperature is 365438 0.7℃, and the lowest average temperature is 22.6℃.

Vientiane is an ancient historical city. Since King Setatilla moved the capital from Luang Prabang in the middle of16th century, it has been the political, economic and cultural center of Laos.

Vientiane means "Ebony City". It is said that there used to be many ebony trees here. Vientiane is located on the valley plain on the north bank of the middle reaches of Mekong River, facing Thailand across the river. Vientiane is also called "Moon City" because the city extends along the Mekong River in a crescent shape. Vientiane is the largest industrial and commercial city in Laos.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Laos

Baidu Encyclopedia-Administrative Division of Laos