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Neighboring Countries of Laos

Q: Which is the longest border of Laos?

The longest land border of Laos is with Vietnam (2,161 km); the shortest is with Myanmar (238 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Laos?

The land borders of Laos total 5,274 km. By number of neighbours Laos ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Laos shares land borders with 5 countries: Vietnam (2,161 km), Thailand (1,845 km), Cambodia (555 km), China (475 km) and Myanmar (238 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#35 of 236)

5,274 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

236,800

Area in km²

Laos
Neighbouring countries
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Countries bordering Laos

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Laos citizens
Vietnam	2,161 km	Hanoi	Visa-free · 30 days
Thailand	1,845 km	Bangkok	Visa-free · 30 days
Cambodia	555 km	Phnom Penh	Visa-free · 30 days
China	475 km	Beijing	Visa required
Myanmar	238 km	Rangoon	Visa-free · 14 days

Vietnam accounts for 41% of Laos's 5,274 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Laos

Location

Southeastern Asia, northeast of Thailand, west of Vietnam

Area

236,800 km² — about twice the size of Pennsylvania; slightly larger than Utah

Terrain

Mostly rugged mountains; some plains and plateaus

Climate

Tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to November); dry season (December to April)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Phu Bia 2,817 m. Lowest: Mekong River 70 m. Mean elevation: 710 m.

Natural resources

Timber, hydropower, gypsum, tin, gold, gemstones

Natural hazards

Floods, droughts

Good to know

Landlocked; most of the country is mountainous and thickly forested; the Mekong River forms a large part of the western boundary with Thailand

Neighbours of Laos's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 5 neighbours in Asia

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Laos

How many countries border Laos?

Laos shares land borders with 5 countries: Vietnam (2,161 km), Thailand (1,845 km), Cambodia (555 km), China (475 km) and Myanmar (238 km).

Which is the longest border of Laos?

The longest land border of Laos is with Vietnam (2,161 km); the shortest is with Myanmar (238 km).

Is Laos landlocked?

Yes. Laos has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, China and Myanmar.

How long are the land borders of Laos?

The land borders of Laos total 5,274 km. By number of neighbours Laos ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Laos citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Laos citizens can visit 4 of 5 neighbouring countries visa-free: Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.

What is the highest point of Laos?

Phu Bia 2,817 m. The lowest point is Mekong River 70 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).