Laos civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Laos with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The capital Vientiane, the National Assembly, the 1991 Constitution, the Lao language and the kip.
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What is the capital city of Laos?
Vientiane
Vientiane, on the Mekong River, is the capital and largest city of Laos.
What is the official name of Laos?
Lao People's Democratic Republic
The country has been the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) since 2 December 1975.
What is the currency of Laos?
Kip
The Lao kip is the national currency, issued by the Bank of the Lao PDR.
What is the name of the legislature of Laos?
National Assembly
The National Assembly is the legislature of the Lao PDR.
In which year was the first Constitution of the Lao PDR adopted?
1991
The Lao PDR adopted its Constitution in 1991, sixteen years after the republic was founded. It has since been amended.
History 5 questions
The kingdom of Lan Xang, independence from France and the founding of the Lao PDR in 1975.
Which kingdom, founded in 1353, is seen as the beginning of the Lao nation?
Lan Xang
Fa Ngum founded the kingdom of Lan Xang, the Land of a Million Elephants, in 1353.
Who founded the kingdom of Lan Xang?
Fa Ngum
Fa Ngum united Lao lands and founded Lan Xang in 1353, with its capital at what is now Luang Prabang.
On which date was the Lao People’s Democratic Republic proclaimed?
2 December 1975
The Lao PDR was proclaimed on 2 December 1975, ending the monarchy. The date is celebrated as National Day.
From which country did Laos gain full independence in 1953?
France
Laos was part of French Indochina. A Franco-Lao treaty of 22 October 1953 gave it full independence.
Which king moved the capital of Lan Xang to Vientiane and built Pha That Luang?
King Setthathirath
King Setthathirath moved the capital to Vientiane in the 1560s and built the great stupa of Pha That Luang.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Mekong, Pha That Luang, UNESCO sites such as Luang Prabang and the Plain of Jars, and the national flag.
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What makes Laos unique among the countries of South-East Asia?
It is the only landlocked country
Laos borders China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar and is the only landlocked country in South-East Asia.
Which golden stupa in Vientiane is a national symbol of Laos?
Pha That Luang
Pha That Luang, the Great Stupa in Vientiane, is the most important national monument and appears on the national emblem.
Which former royal capital of Laos is a UNESCO World Heritage town?
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, with its temples and colonial buildings, was listed by UNESCO in 1995.
What does the national flag of Laos show?
A white circle on a blue band between red bands
The Lao flag has red bands at the top and bottom, a wider blue band in the middle and a white disc in the centre.
Which UNESCO site in Xiangkhouang Province is known for thousands of ancient stone vessels?
The Plain of Jars
The Plain of Jars has thousands of large stone jars from the Iron Age and was listed by UNESCO in 2019.
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