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Vietnam (Vi\u1ec7t Nam), officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It borders China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the east. With a population of over 101 million people, Vietnam is the 15th most populous country in the world.
–\u00a0Official name:<\/strong> The Socialist Republic of Vietnam
\n– National Flag\u200b:<\/strong> The national flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is rectangular in shape, with the width equal to two-thirds of its length. In the middle of the bright red background is a large five-pointed golden star.<\/p>\n

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– National\u00a0Emblem:<\/strong> The national emblem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is circular in shape. In the middle of a red background is a five-pointed golden star, framed by rice ears. Below the star is half a cogwheel and the inscription \u201cSocialist Republic of Vietnam.\u201d<\/p>\n

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–\u00a0National Day:<\/strong> September 2 (on September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam).<\/p>\n

– Geographical location:<\/strong>\u00a0Located in Southeast Asia, bordering the People\u2019s Republic of China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, and the East Sea to the east.
\n– Area:<\/strong> 331,000 km\u00b2.
\n– Length of coast line:<\/strong>\u00a03260 km.
\n– Climate:<\/strong> Tropical monsoon.
\n– Capital:<\/strong> Ha Noi.
\n– Largest city:<\/strong> Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
\n– Official language:<\/strong>\u00a0Vietnamese.
\n– Population:<\/strong> 101.7 million (in 2025).
\n– Literacy rate:<\/strong>\u00a095% (in 2013).
\n– Currency:<\/strong> Vietnamese Dong (VND).
\n– GDP (nominal):\u00a0<\/strong>US$ 184 billion (in 2014).
\n-Time Zones:<\/strong> GMT\/UTC +7
\n-Country Dialing Code:<\/strong> +84
\n– Administrative units:<\/strong>\u00a063 provinces and cities.
\n–Electrical Plugs<\/strong>: In most places you will find European Appliances 220V 50Hz
\n– International airports:<\/strong>\u00a0Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Noi Bai (Ha Noi), Phu Bai (Thua Thien Hue), Da Nang (Da Nang City), Chu Lai (Quang Nam), Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), and Can Tho (Can Tho).
\n\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bVietnam (Vi\u1ec7t Nam), officially named the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China on the north, Laos on the northwest, Cambodia on the southwest, and the South China Sea on the east. With a population of nearly 90 million people, Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world.
\nVietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is the easternmost country on the Indochinese Peninsula. The country is a strip of land shaped like the letter \u201cS\u201d, divided into 63 provinces and cities. China borders it to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, the East Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the east and south.Vietnam was under Chinese rule until 938AD, and was later occupied by France. Since 1975 Vietnam has been a unified independent nation with economic growth among the highest in the world, and according to Citigroup, this ambitious growth is set to continue. Vietnam has the highest Global Growth Generators Index among 11 major economies.
\nTravel to this destination is also growing with niche tours such as cycling and gourmet themed trips building popularity. Vietnamese food is famed around the world for its freshness and delectability, while the bold landscapes and beach \u2013 peppered coastlines are a magnet for all manner of tourists.
\nWith its stable politics, strong economy and diverse culture, Vietnam is a wonderful destination for tourists and corporate event planners alike.
\nIf you are foreigner tourists, you know Vietnam related to delicious foods ( Pho, Banh Mi, etc) or spectacular spots ( Halong Bay, Son Doong Cave, etc). Howerver, you don\u2019t know anything about S- shaped country called Vietnam. In order to help all travelers understand more about beloved country, we would like to show you about the general information about Vietnam as follows:<\/p>\n

Geography
\n<\/strong>Vietnam is located on the eastern seaboard of the Indochina peninsula, sharing common borders with China in the north, and Laos and Cambodia in the west. To the east and south lies the South China Sea, which the Vietnamese call the East Sea. Mountains and hills cover four fifths of Vietnam’s territory with the Truong Son range stretching over 1,400 km. Mount Fansipan (3,142m) is the highest peak on mainland Southeast Asia.
\nThe most populated areas in Vietnam are the Red River Delta and the Mekong Delta, which form around Vietnam’s two largest rivers. Vietnam’s 3,444 km coastline features beautiful beaches like Tra Co, Lang Co, Nha Trang, Vung Tau, and Ha Tien. National parks include Ba Vi, Cat Ba, and Cuc Phuong in the north, Ke Bang, Bach Ma in the center, and Cat Tien in the south.<\/p>\n

Climate
\n<\/strong>Vietnam’s climate varies a great deal from north to south. Northern Vietnam has four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. In the north, summers are hot, while winters are cool and misty. Southern Vietnam is hot year-round, with temperatures typically varying by just three degrees Celcius. Tropical monsoons occur from May to October in the north and south, and from September to January in the center.<\/p>\n

History
\n<\/strong>Vietnam’s history can roughly be divided into the following periods:<\/p>\n