Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Turkmenistan  | Laos  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Turkmenistan | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ashgabat | Vientiane |
Latitude  | 38° 0′ 0″ N | 18° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 59° 0′ 0″ E | 105° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Turkmenistan is 491,210 sq km, and the total area of Laos is 236,800 sq km. Turkmenistan is bigger than Laos by 254,410 sq km. Turkmenistan is around 2.07 times bigger than Laos.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 491,210 Sq km | 236,800 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 254,410 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 189,660 Sq Mile | 91,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 98,260 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.9 % | 2 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Ashgabat | Vientiane |
Demonyms  | Turkmen | Lao, Laotian |
Official Languages  | Turkmen | Lao |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic under a totalitarian hereditary dictatorship | Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93 % | 66 % |
The people of Turkmenistan are called Turkmen, and the people of Laos are called Lao, Laotian.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Manat | Lao kip |
Currency Symbol  | TMT | LAK |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +993 | +856 |
Internet TLD  | .tm | .la |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TM | LA |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Garaşsyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Gimni | ຊາວລາວ (Pheng Xat Lao) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Independent Neutral Turkmenistan | Hymn of the Lao People |
National Animal  | Akhal-Teke Horse | Indian Elephant |
National Bird  | Golden Eagle | Green Peafowl |
National Flower  | Red Rose | Dok Champa |
National Sport  | Horse Racing | Football |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red, blue and white |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 | Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 05:57 AM | 07:57 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan is [05:57 AM], [Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Laos is [07:57 AM], [Wednesday, 25th December, 2024].
Turkmenistan is [ 2 hours ] behind of Laos.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Turkmenistan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 6,516,100, 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, Turkmenistan had 1,117,679 less people than Laos.
The annual Population Growth in Turkmenistan is 1.60% and the annual population growth in Laos is 1.46%.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.3 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.8 % | 75.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % | 4.25 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Ashgabat | Vientiane |
Current Time | 05:57 AM | 07:57 AM |
Current Weather  | Mist  | Mist |
Current Temperature  | 0.92 Degree Celsius | 13.97 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 280 Degree | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | 100 % | 82 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.62 (Births Per Woman) | 2.45 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 230.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 197.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 114.23 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 140.15 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 35 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (167 people per 100K population) | Stroke (80.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis ( 11 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 17.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 8 (people per 100K population) | 16.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.66 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.43 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Turkmenistan, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 167 people per 100,000 people in Turkmenistan, 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 Turkmenistan, spent [ 5.57% ] 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 | Turkmenistan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 39 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 28.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 8.01% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.93 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 6% (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 Turkmenistan, are 2.67 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Laos.
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