Vientiane

American

[vyen-tyahn] / vyɛnˈtyɑn /

noun

a city in and the capital of Laos, on the Mekong River, in the NW part.

Vientiane British

/ ˌvjɛntɪˈɑːn, wiːɛŋtæn /

noun

the administrative capital of Laos, in the south near the border with Thailand: capital of the kingdom of Vientiane from 1707 until taken by the Thais in 1827. Pop: 776 000 (2005 est)

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"It's sad to see this, as she was very vocal and really represented the Laos people," said a 30-year-old development worker in the capital Vientiane.

From Barron's

Tony, a 21-year-old university student in Vientiane, said many young people get their fashion trends, ideas and global outlook from TikTok.

From Barron's

For those seeking an adventure in Laos, a Vientiane hotel or a hotel in Vang Vieng offers a comfortable starting point for exploration.

From Salon

They were sent to a hospital in the capital Vientiane, but died in the middle of the night.

From BBC

The two Australian victims died after being transferred to a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, while Ms White was treated in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

From BBC

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