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QVientiane lies on the banks of which river?

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  • A Mekong ✔ ✖
  • B Yongding ✔ ✖
  • C Buriganga ✔ ✖
  • D Kura ✔ ✖
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Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, on the banks of the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Vientiane became the capital in 1563 due to fears of a Burmese invasion but was later looted then razed to the ground in 1827 by the Siamese (Thai). Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos.

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