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Vientiane
Country:
Laos

Vientiane by the Numbers:
Population: 730,000
Average Annual Rainfall: 67 inches
Average January Temperature: 75 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 84 degrees F

Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Tourism, Agriculture, Textiles
Electricity: 230 volts, 50 Hz; two-pin and round pin plugs
Time Zone: UTC/GMT +7 hours
Country Dialing Code: 856
Area Code: 21

Did You Know?
Vientiane is home to the country’s only nightclubs, churches, and bowling alleys.

Orientation:
Vientiane, Laos' capital is separated from Thailand by the Mekong River. The bridge that crosses this river is called the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge.
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