Flag of Laos
The flag of Laos has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, blue and white. On it: a disc. The current design dates from 1975. Laos is in Asia, and its capital is Vientiane. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Vientiane |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 7.8 million |
| Area | 236,800 km² |
| Currency | Lao kip |
| Colors | red, blue and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1975 |
Which one is the flag of Laos?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Palau
Japan
BangladeshFlags of the neighbors
Myanmar
Cambodia
China
Thailand
VietnamWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Laos?
Red, blue and white. The flag of Laos has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Laos?
Vientiane.
Which flags look like the flag of Laos?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Palau, Japan, Bangladesh.
When was the flag of Laos adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1975.
What is the population of Laos?
About 7.8 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 236,800 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.