Vientiane
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- proper noun
- The three countries held an informal summit in Vientiane, Laos, in October 1999 to discuss the establishment of a "development triangle."
Examples
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Vientiane is known for its beautiful temples and vibrant street life.
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He was flying to Vientiane.
Fiction book (2002) -
- Welcome to Vientiane, Senator.
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The Hmong tribesman taught me in a little hut outside Vientiane.
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The banks of the Mekong River in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, can be a lovely retreat at sunset.
Academic text (2007) -
There are more Laotians today in the United States than in the Laotian capital of Vientiane; more Filipinos in California than in Cebu.
Academic text (1991) -
This is what happened during the last 15 years in Vientiane, Laos, where electricity is inexpensive due to abundant hydroelectric resources.
Academic text (1999) -
You pick up one Senator Davenport at the VIP lounge at the Vientiane Airport... and you take him up to the refugee camp at Ben Luc.
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At the start of a recent visit to Vientiane, however, one of us (Sterling) wound her way through the city to the river, anticipating a cool breeze and a quiet walk after a sweltering workday, only to stare into a scene from the desert.
Academic text (2007) -
The capital and largest city of Laos is Vientiane, located on the banks of the Mekong River.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vientiane comes from the Lao name Viang Chan, which breaks into viang 'city' and chan 'moon'. So the name means 'city of the moon', a simple, memorable name for the capital on the banks of the Mekong.