Area:
Total: 236,800 sq km
Land: 230,800 sq km
Water: 6,000 sq km
Land boundaries:
Total: 5,083 km.
Border countries: Burma 235 km, Cambodia 541 km, China 423 km, Thailand 1,754 km, Vietnam 2,130 km.
Coastline: 0 km (landlocked).
Maritime claims: None (landlocked)
Climate: Tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to November); dry season (December to April).
Terrain: Mostly rugged mountains; some plains and plateaus.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Mekong River 70 m.
Highest point: Phou Bia 2,817 m.
Natural resources: Timber, hydropower, gypsum, tin, gold, gemstones.