Kingdom of Cambodia vs Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Side-by-side comparison of Kingdom of Cambodia and Lao People’s Democratic Republic across key geographic and demographic metrics.

Metric Kingdom of Cambodia Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Population 17,577,760 7,647,000
Area 181,035 km² 236,800 km²
Population Density 97.1 /km² 32.3 /km²
Capital Phnom Penh Vientiane
Official Language Khmer Lao
Continent Asia Asia
Currency riel Lao kip
Time Zone Asia/Phnom_Penh Asia/Vientiane
Calling Code - -
ISO Code KH LA
Description Located in the southern part of the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia, this kingdom is known for its low-lying plains, the Mekong Delta, mountains, and the Thai coastline. With a population of o... This landlocked country in Southeast Asia is known for its mountainous terrain, the Mekong River, and a rich Buddhist culture. With a population of over 7.6 million and an area of 236,800 km², its cap...

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