Quiz: How much do you know about Laos?

Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Its Mekong River touches 4 countries, flowing across over 1,800 km within its borders. Nearly 70% of Laos is covered in mountains and forests, making it one of the region’s most untouched natural landscapes. Though rich in culture, it’s often overlooked—yet over 49 ethnic groups call it home. Did you know Laos runs on hydroelectric power and exports most of it to Thailand?

This quiz will test your knowledge of a country where time slows down, temples shine bright, and ancient traditions still shape daily life. Ready to see how much you really know about this quiet powerhouse of Southeast Asia?

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Quiz: How much do you know about Laos?

1 / 10

Laos is landlocked. How many countries border it?

5

3

6

4

2 / 10

Which traditional Lao snack is often wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, but rarely known outside local village celebrations?

Khao Nom Sai

Mok Pa

Khao Jee

Jeow Bong

3 / 10

What is the ancient city in Laos recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995?

Luang Prabang

Phonsavan

Champasak

Muang Xay

4 / 10

Which river forms a natural border between Laos and several neighboring countries?

Salween River

Mekong River

Chao Phraya River

Irrawaddy River

5 / 10

What is the Plain of Jars in Laos best known for?

Salt mining caves

Volcanic hot springs

Old Buddhist temples

Ancient burial site

6 / 10

Which neighboring country colonized Laos in the 19th century?

Britain

France

Spain

Netherlands

7 / 10

What is the currency of Laos?

Lao kip

Lao baht

Lao riel

Lao kyat

8 / 10

What is the capital and largest city of Laos?

Vientiane

Pakse

Vang Vieng

Savannakhet

9 / 10

Laos is one of the few remaining what type of government in Southeast Asia?

Federal parliamentary republic

Absolute monarchy

Socialist one-party state

Military dictatorship

10 / 10

What is the official language of Laos?

Vietnamese

Thai

Lao

Khmer

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