vientiane

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a boat ride on the Mekong River in Vientiane.

Definition

Proper noun: - The capital and largest city of Laos: Vientiane is the primary city, administrative center, and most populous urban area of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. It is located on the banks of the Mekong River near the border with Thailand.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Vientiane is known for its mix of French colonial architecture and Buddhist temples.
  • The conference of Southeast Asian leaders was held in Vientiane.
  • She took a flight from Bangkok to Vientiane.

Advanced Usage

• "Vientiane" as a metonym: The name of the city is sometimes used to refer to the central government or administrative authority of Laos.
  • The new policy was announced from Vientiane earlier today.

Variants and Related Words

• Vientiane Province: The administrative province surrounding the capital city.
• Vientiane Prefecture: The special administrative area containing the capital city itself.

Synonyms

• Capital of Laos: The primary city and seat of government for Laos.
• Lao capital: An alternative descriptive term for Vientiane.

Related Phrases

• Greater Vientiane: Refers to the metropolitan area encompassing the city and its immediate surroundings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Laos

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Vientiane
• Laotian capital
• capital of Laos