Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Maldives  | Laos  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Maldives | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Malé | Vientiane |
Latitude  | 4° 10′ 48″ N | 18° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 73° 30′ 36″ E | 105° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Maldives is 298 sq km, and the total area of Laos is 236,800 sq km. Maldives is smaller than Laos by 236,502 sq km. Maldives is around 794.63 times smaller than Laos.
Indicators | Maldives | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 298 Sq km | 236,800 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 236,502 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 115 Sq Mile | 91,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 91,285 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 99 % | 2 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Malé | Vientiane |
Demonyms  | Maldivian | Lao, Laotian |
Official Languages  | Dhivehi | Lao |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 98.7 % | 66 % |
The people of Maldives are called Maldivian, and the people of Laos are called Lao, Laotian.
Indicators | Maldives | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Maldivian Rufiyaa | Lao kip |
Currency Symbol  | MVR | LAK |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +960 | +856 |
Internet TLD  | .mv | .la |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MV | LA |
Indicators | Maldives | Laos |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Qaumii Salaam | ຊາວລາວ (Pheng Xat Lao) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Salute | Hymn of the Lao People |
National Animal  | Yellowfin Tuna | Indian Elephant |
National Bird  | White-breasted Waterhen | Green Peafowl |
National Flower  | Pink rose | Dok Champa |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red, blue and white |
Indicators | Maldives | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 26th December, 2024 | Thursday, 26th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 11:12 AM | 01:12 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Maldives is [11:12 AM], [Thursday, 26th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Laos is [01:12 PM], [Thursday, 26th December, 2024].
Maldives is [ 2 hours ] behind of Laos.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Maldives as of 2023 is estimated to be around 521,021, and the total population of Laos as of 2023 is estimated to be around 7,633,779.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Maldives had 7,112,758 less people than Laos.
The annual Population Growth in Maldives is 2.67% and the annual population growth in Laos is 1.46%.
Indicators | Maldives | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.6 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81 % | 75.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.35 % | 4.25 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Malé | Vientiane |
Current Time | 11:12 AM | 01:12 PM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 31.97 Degree Celsius | 28.03 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 5.14 km/hr, 20 Degree | 2.06 km/hr, 320 Degree |
Humidity  | 66 % | 70 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.68 (Births Per Woman) | 2.45 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 52.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 197.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 39.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 140.15 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Maldives | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (52.6 people per 100K population) | Stroke (80.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Liver cancer ( 5 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 17.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 1.3 (people per 100K population) | 16.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.74 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.43 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Maldives, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 52.6 people per 100,000 people in Maldives, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 80.5 people per 100,000 people in Laos, are dying of Stroke, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Maldives, spent [ 10.03% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Laos, spent [ 2.74% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Maldives | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 28.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 17.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 8.01% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.43 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Maldives, are 2.16 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Laos.
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