Want to learn about Laos? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Laos
| Capital | Vientiane |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 7,300,000 |
| Languages | Lao |
| Currency | Lao kip |
| National symbol | Indian Elephant |
| Famous food | Larb |
In Laos, people often speak Lao. A friendly way to say hello is "Sabaidee". 👋
Fun facts about Laos for kids
- Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia — it's surrounded by five other countries!
- The Mekong River runs through the entire country and is known as the 'Mother of Rivers'.
- There is a mysterious 'Plain of Jars' with thousands of giant ancient stone jars!
- Baci is a traditional ceremony of tying white strings around the wrist for good luck.
- Sticky rice is so central to Lao life that they call themselves 'luk khao niaow' (children of sticky rice).
Famous places in Laos
- Pha That Luang
- Plain of Jars
- Wat Phu
Nature and symbols of Laos
- Indian Elephant
- National sport: Muay Lao
Going to Laos with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Sabaidee".
- Find Vientiane, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇱🇦 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Larb at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Pha That Luang.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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