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Flag of Laos
LA · Asia

Laos

Laos is a sovereign country in South-Eastern Asia bordered by Myanmar, Cambodia, China, and others. Vientiane is the capital; key languages include Lao; the listed currency is Lao kip (LAK); population is about 7.9M.

Capital
Vientiane
Currency
Lao kip (LAK)
Languages
Lao
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Flag of Cambodia
KH · Asia

Cambodia

Cambodia is a sovereign country in South-Eastern Asia with coastal access and land borders with Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Phnom Penh is the capital; key languages include Khmer; the listed currencies are Cambodian riel (KHR) and United States dollar (USD); population is about 17.8M.

Capital
Phnom Penh
Currency
Cambodian riel (KHR), United States dollar (USD)
Languages
Khmer
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Flag of China
CN · Asia

China

China covers a vast part of East Asia, from the Pacific coast to high plateaus, deserts, and major river basins. Beijing is the capital, while Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and other cities anchor one of the world’s largest economies.

Capital
Beijing
Currency
Chinese yuan (CNY)
Languages
Chinese
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Population

Laos8M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Cambodia18.1M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
China1.4B
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

Laos$18.3B
2025 · current USD
Cambodia$51.3B
2025 · current USD
China$19.5T
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

Laos$2.3K
2025 · current USD
Cambodia$2.9K
2025 · current USD
China$13.9K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

Laos4.5%
2025 annual growth
Cambodia5.3%
2025 annual growth
China5.0%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

Laos69.7 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Cambodia71.1 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
China79.0 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

Laos236,800 km²
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Cambodia181,035 km²
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China9,706,961 km²
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Median age

Laos25.3 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Cambodia26.4 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
China40.6 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

Laos40.3%
World Bank · 2025
Cambodia41.1%
World Bank · 2025
China66.3%
World Bank · 2025

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Laos
Cambodia
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China leads this comparison with 1.4B people.

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Laos essentials

Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
Plug types
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Emergency
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  • Vientiane is the capital city.
  • Laos covers 236,800 km².
  • Laos is landlocked.
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Cambodia essentials

Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Profile-specific value pending
Emergency
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  • Phnom Penh is the capital city.
  • Cambodia covers 181,035 km².
  • Cambodia has coastal access.
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China essentials

Subregion
Eastern Asia
Time zones
China Standard Time (UTC+8)
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Type A / C / I
Emergency
Police 110; ambulance 120; fire 119
  • Beijing is the capital city.
  • China covers 9,706,961 km².
  • China has coastal access.