Where is Vietnam

Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnamese: Cộng hòa Xã hội Chủ nghĩa Việt Nam), referred to as Vietnam, is a socialist country in Asian continent.Vietnam has a narrow territory and an area of about 330,000 square kilometers. It is adjacent to the South China Sea and has a coastline of more than 3,260 kilometers. It is a multi-ethnic country with the Jing people as the main body.

Vietnam Facts

Official Name: Cộng hòa Xã hội Chủ nghĩa Việt Nam

English Name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Time Zone: UTC +7h

Population: 4,569,072(2016)

Density: 276.03/km2 (714.9/sq mi)

Language: Vietnamese

Ethnic Group: Kinh People

Religion: Buddhism, Christianity, Hoahaoism and Caodaism

Independence Day: 2 September 1945

Capital: Hanoi

Currency: Vietnamese Dong

GDP: $240.779 billion (2018 data)

Vietnam Location

Vietnam is located in the eastern part of the Indo-China Peninsula in Southeast Asia, bordering China in the north, Laos and Cambodia in the west. It faces the South China Sea in east, and the Gulf of Tonkin and Hainan island (China) in north-east.

Time Zone

Vietnam is located in the UTC+7 time zone (GMT/UTC). Vietnam is 7 hours ahead of UTC (London). Times are often expressed according to the 24-hour clock.

Geography

The geographical coordinates of Vietnam are between 8°10'~23°24' north latitude and 102°09'~109°30' east longitude. About 40% of Vietnam's total land area consists of mountains, while 42% are covered with tropical forests.

Capital

Hanoi (Ha Noi), the capital city of Vietnam, is located in the north part of the country. The former capital of the Republic of Vietnam and largest city is Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon). The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside.

The rich historical relics of Hanoi and the numerous historical sites and monuments have earned it the reputation of “the land of millennium heritage”. Vietnam has famous cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Haiphong, Hue, Nha Trang. Saigon, Hanoi, the coastal regions of Nha Trang and Ha Long Bay, as well as the Marble Mountains are popular destinations.

Polities

Vietnam is a one-party communist state. The Communist Party of Vietnam plays the key role in politics and society. The state power of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam belongs to the people, and the Communist Party of Vietnam takes Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh's thought as the guiding ideology. The National Assembly is the highest authority of the country for a five-year term and usually meets twice a year.

Climate

Located in the south of the Tropic of Cancer, Vietnam is hot and rainy and has a tropical monsoon climate. The annual average temperature is about 24 °C, and the annual average rainfall is 1500-2000 mm. The four seasons are distinct in the north; the rainy and dry seasons in the south are distinct. Most areas are rainy season from May to October, and dry season from November to April.

Vietnam has a tropical climate with heavy rainfall and high humidity throughout the year. The north is affected by China's terrestrial climate and therefore has a more or less continental climate. The East China Sea has a huge impact on the terrestrial tropical monsoon humid climate. The tropical monsoon humid climate has different effects on the territory of Vietnam, so different regions of Vietnam have different climatic characteristics.

The climate in Vietnam varies with the seasons, north and south, and others. Due to the influence of the northeast monsoon, the average annual temperature in Vietnam is lower than the average annual temperature in the same latitudes in Asia.

Population

Vietnam has a population of 94.6 million people (in 2016), it is the 13th most populous country in the world. Men accounted for 50.2% and women accounted for 49.8%. The urban population accounts for 33% and the rural population accounts for 67%. There are 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, and the Jing population accounts for 87% of the total population.

Language

Spoken language is Vietnamese, English is increasingly favored as a second language, and there are still people speak some French.

Travel

Vietnam is abundant in tourism resources and has quite a few places of interest, combining the mysterious colors of the East and the romantic atmosphere of France. Five scenic spots are listed as UNESCO's world cultural and natural heritage.

The capital of Hanoi is quiet and leisurely, full of socialist characteristics; Ho Chi Minh City has a large number of French-style buildings, fills thick French amorous feelings; Halong Bay is famous for its beautiful scenery; Nha Trang is a coastal city with a fascinating style; Mui Ne is a tourist paradise for kite surfers.

In addition, Vietnam has a wealth of agricultural products, various fruits are very cheap, and the price index is low, which is very suitable for tourism.