Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and South China Sea, as well as China, Laos, and Cambodia.
Vietnam's early history included periods of occupation by outside forces and eventual power consolidation under Vietnamese dynastic families. A succes ...
Longitude: 107.833
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Vietnam:
13,851.07 km
Terrain:
Low, flat delta in south and north; central highlands; hilly, mountainous in far north and northwest.
Natural Resources:
Antimony, phosphates, coal, manganese, rare earth elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits, timber, hydropower, arable land.
Industries:
Food processing, garments, shoes, machine-building; mining, coal, steel; cement, chemical fertilizer, glass, tires, oil, mobile phones.
Population: 105,758,975
Though it has one of the highest population densities in the world, the population is not evenly dispersed; clustering is heaviest along the South China Sea and Gulf of Tonkin, with the Mekong Delta (in the south) and the Red River Valley (in the north) having the largest concentrations of people.
Area: 331,212 km2
about three times the size of Tennessee; slightly larger than New Mexico
Extending 1,650 km north to south, the country is only 50 km across at its narrowest point .
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| vie | Vietnamese |
Vietnamese (official); English (often as a second language); some French, Chinese, and Khmer; mountain-area languages (including Mon-Khmer and Malayo-Polynesian)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| VND | Vietnamese đồng | ₫ |
Capital City: Hanoi
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:41 pm (GMT+07:00)
Visiting Vietnam
You're in for a treat! Vietnam is a fascinating place to explore, especially from February to April, August to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history.
- Stunning natural landscapes including Ha Long Bay.
- Vibrant cities with bustling markets and street food.
- Traffic congestion and chaotic roads.
- Petty crime in urban areas.
- Risk of natural disasters like typhoons.
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Vietnamese cuisine is known for its fresh herbs, vegetables, and meats.
- Popular dishes include pho, banh mi, and spring rolls.
- Influences from Chinese, French, and Thai cuisines.
- Cruise Ha Long Bay.
- Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Visit the ancient town of Hoi An.
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