+Vientiane is the tranquil [capital](/wiki/Capital_City) of [Laos](/wiki/Laos), nestled gently on the banks of the Mekong River. It serves as the nation's spiritual and economic heart, blending ancient Buddhist traditions with a quiet, modern rhythm.
+## See also
+- [Mekong River](/wiki/Mekong_River)
+- [Southeast Asia](/wiki/Southeast_Asia)
+- [Buddhist Art](/wiki/Buddhist_Art)
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