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 Vientiane
Vientiane, capital of Laos is Asia's biggest village. Busy and
hectic in comparison to the rest of the country, it is quiet compared with any other city
in Asia. Vientiane, as all of Lao's major cities, is situated on the Mekong river
which forms the lifeline of the country. Vientiane is the hub for all travel in the
country. The city has a population of 450,000, about 10% of the country.
 Vientiane
is a city full of surprises. Here you can find fields of rice and vegetables,
agriculture hidden behind tree lined avenues. French Colonial architecture sits next
to gilded temples. Freshly baked French bread is served next to shops selling noodle
soup.
 There is little modern in Vientiane. Old
French colonial houses are being restored as offices and as restaurants and hotels. There
are only a handful of modern buildings which sometimes look remarkably out of place in
this quiet capital.
Old French colonial architecture
Siam Commercial Bank on Lane Xane
Avenue - a restored colonial style house
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