Definitions for vientiane
vyɛnˈtyɑnvi·en·tiane

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1. Vientiane, Laotian capital, capital of Laosnoun

   the capital and largest city of Laos

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1. Vientianenoun

   The capital city of Laos.

2. Etymology: From Vientiane, from ວຽງຈັນ.

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1. Vientiane

   Vientiane ( vee-EN-tee-AHN, French: [vjɛ̃tjan]; Lao: ວຽງຈັນ, Viangchan, pronounced [ʋíːəŋ tɕàn]) is the capital and largest city of Laos. Vientiane is divided administratively into 9 cities with a total area of only approx. 3,920 square kilometres and is located on the banks of the Mekong, close to the Thai border. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos. The city had a population of 1,001,477 as of the 2023 Census. Vientiane is noted as the home of the most significant national monuments in Laos – Pha That Luang – which is a known symbol of Laos and an icon of Buddhism in Laos. Other significant Buddhist temples in Laos can be found there as well, such as Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly housed the Emerald Buddha. The city hosted the 25th Southeast Asian Games in December 2009, celebrating 50 years of the Southeast Asian Games.

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1. vientiane

   Vientiane is the capital city of Laos, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is the country's largest city and its political, economic and cultural center. Vientiane is also Laos' hub for commerce and administration. The city is located on the northeastern bank of the Mekong River, which forms the border with Thailand. Vientiane is known for its laid-back atmosphere and its charming mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French and American influences.

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1. Vientiane

   Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, situated on the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Vientiane became the capital in 1563 due to fears of a Burmese invasion. During French rule, Vientiane was the administrative capital and, due to economic growth in recent times, it has now become the economic centre of Laos. The estimated population of the city is 754,000. The city hosted the 25th Southeast Asian Games in December 2009 celebrating the 50 years of SEA Games.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vientiane in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vientiane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=vientiane
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vientiane
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vientiane
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=vientiane