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Country Facts:
Laos vs. Brazil

Learn about the similarities and differences between Laos and Brazil by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Laos vs. Brazil - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Laos is 91 429 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 3496% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
91 429 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

Laos has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

0.0 mi
4 654.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Laos is Vientiane, with a population of about 783 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

783 000 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Laos is Phou Bia, its height is 9 242 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

9 242 ft
Phou Bia
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

Highest recorded temperature

In Laos, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Seno, while in Brazil the highest temperature was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí.

108.1°F
Seno
112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

Lowest recorded temperature

In Laos, the lowest temperature ever measured was 26.1°F and was recorded in Xiang Khoang Plat., while in Brazil, the lowest temperature was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina.

26.1°F
Xiang Khoang Plat.
6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

Laos vs. Brazil - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Laos is about 7 275 560, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
7 275 560 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 66.0 years in Laos and 75.0 years in Brazil.

66.0 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 24 years in Laos and 33.2 years in Brazil.

24 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.46% in Laos and 0.65% in Brazil.

1.46%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 84.7% in Laos and 93.2% in Brazil.

84.7%
93.2%

Language

In Laos, the main language is Lao, and in Brazil the primary language is Portuguese.

lao
portuguese

Religion

In Laos, the main religion is Buddhism; in Brazil, the main religion is Christianity.

buddhism
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

3 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/174
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Laos: 8 236 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

8 236 Int$
Ranking: 128/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

Laos: Kip (LAK). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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LAK
Kip
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Laos: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, E, F). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, E, F
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N

Driving side

Laos has right-hand traffic, Brazil has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURLAKBRLUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Laos - January, February, March, November, December; Brazil - January, February, March, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B19 EUR - 23 EUR
T39 EUR - 60 EUR
B32 EUR - 39 EUR
T64 EUR - 82 EUR

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