Laotian Symbols
Lao People's Democratic Republic's Quick Facts
| Land Area | 230,800 km2 |
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| Water Area | 6,000 km2 |
| Total Area | 236,800 km2 |
| Population | 7,019,073 |
| Population Density | 29.64 / km2 |
| Government Type | Communist State |
| GDP (PPP) | $40.96 Billion |
| GDP Per Capita | $5,700 |
| Currency | Kip (LAK) |
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- Animal: Indian Elephant
- Coat of Arms: Adopted in 1992, the emblem of Laos depicts the national shrine Pha That Luang flanked by stalks of rice.
The two inscriptions on the bottom, in Lao script, read: "Peace, independence, democracy, unity and prosperity." - Flag of Laos
- Flower: Plumeria
- Motto: "Peace, independence, democracy, unity and prosperity"
