Vientiane

Vientiane ( vee-EN-tee-AHN; Lao: ວຽງຈັນ, Viangchan, pronounced \[wía̯ŋ t͡ɕàn\]) is the capital and largest city of Laos Comprising the five urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, right at the border with Thailand Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos


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