Vientiane is the capital and largest city in Laos, located in the Mekong river. During the reign of the French, Vientiane is the administrative capital and therefore economic growth in recent times, has become the economic center of Laos. City name is derived from Pali, the liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism. Original meaning is "royal sandalwood garden" or "City of sandalwood", this tree is highly valued in India became a classic fragrance.
Estimated population of the city is 754 000 (in 2009) while the number of people living in the Vientiane metropolitan area (the entire Vientiane Prefecture and parts of Vientiane Province) is believed to more than 730,000. The city hosted the Southeast Asian Games-25 in December 2009 to celebrate 50 years of SEA Games.
Estimated population of the city is 754 000 (in 2009) while the number of people living in the Vientiane metropolitan area (the entire Vientiane Prefecture and parts of Vientiane Province) is believed to more than 730,000. The city hosted the Southeast Asian Games-25 in December 2009 to celebrate 50 years of SEA Games.
There is a monument in Vientiane Phra That Luang (Read here), then when you go to Laos you can find corn colored nodes (Read here) and do not forget when you go to this town you have to enjoy the fine dining cow beef marrow bones (Read Here).
