(2000 pop. 233,000). The city of Vientiane (or Viangchan, in Lao) is the capital of Laos and central to the cultural, commercial, and political life of Laos. It is situated in central Laos, along the Mekong River, and covers about 180 square...

This article is about the city. For other administrative entities see Vientiane Prefecture and Vientiane Province. Vientiane (pronounced /vjɛnˈtjɑːn/, Lao ວຽງຈັນ Viangchan) is the capital city of Laos, situated in the Mekong Valley. The...

The U.S. State Department warns Americans traveling to Laos to be on alert and exercise caution in public places due to a series of bombing incidents in Vientiane and other cities. GETTING THERE: You can fly to Vientiane from Washington for about $1,640...

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A woman in Laos believed to be the country's second bird flu victim died, Lao and U.N. health officials announced.Laboratory test results had shown that the woman, from the capital province of Vientiane, tested positive for an H5-type flu virus, Dr. Bounlay Phommasack of the...

A woman who fell ill last month is probably the second human victim of bird flu in Laos, although conclusive test results are still pending, a Health Ministry official said Sunday.Laboratory test results showed the woman, from the capital province of Vientiane, tested positive for...