Did You Know?

Vientiane has a big gold stupa!

Temples

Vientiane has many pretty temples.

The Mekong River

The Mekong River is near Vientiane.

What Vientiane Does

People visit the temples to pray.

Kids can learn about their culture.

Many people live and work there.

It is a place for fun and food.

People can see the river and boats.

Vientiane has big markets to shop.

More About Vientiane

Vientiane has a long past. It was made a long time ago. Many kings and queens lived there. The French came and made it a city.

Today, Vientiane is a busy place. People go to work and school. Kids play in parks and learn new things.

In the future, Vientiane will grow more. More people will come to live there. It will stay a fun place to visit!

How Topics Connect

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What Do These Words Mean?

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