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Vietnam

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Asia · South-Eastern Asia

Capital
Hanoi
Population
95.5M
Area
331,212 km²
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Languages
Vietnamese
Currency
Vietnamese đồng (₫)

Location on the World Map

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Neighbouring countries (3)

Famous Personality

Ho Chi Minh

leader

He was the revolutionary leader central to Vietnam's independence and modern history.

Local Delicacy

Phở

This famous noodle soup is typically made with broth, rice noodles, herbs, and beef or chicken.

National Symbols

National animalWater buffalo
National birdTiger shrike

Famous Landmark & Geography

Hạ Long Bay, a famous landmark of Vietnam

Hạ Long Bay

This UNESCO-listed bay is renowned for its dramatic limestone karsts and islands.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropRice

Rice is Vietnam's principal staple and one of its largest crops by area and output.

Most grown fruitDragon fruit

Vietnam is a major global producer and exporter of dragon fruit, especially from its southern provinces.

Major Cities

Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi Hai Phong Da Nang Can Tho

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Fansipan3,147 m
2Pu Si Lung3,076 m
3Pu Ta Leng3,049 m
4Khang Su Văn3,012 m

Major Airports

Tan Son Nhat International Airport · Ho Chi Minh City
IATA SGNICAO VVTS
Noi Bai International Airport · Hanoi
IATA HANICAO VVNB
Da Nang International Airport · Da Nang
IATA DADICAO VVDN
Cam Ranh International Airport · Nha Trang
IATA CXRICAO VVCR

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Đàn bầu

The đàn bầu is Vietnam’s iconic one-string zither known for its expressive bending tones.

2
Đàn tranh

The đàn tranh is a widely recognized plucked zither used in classical, folk, and modern Vietnamese music.

3
Đàn nhị

The đàn nhị is a two-string bowed lute commonly heard in traditional theater and folk ensembles.

4
Sáo trúc

The sáo trúc bamboo flute is popular across Vietnam for folk melodies and lyrical solo playing.

5
Đàn nguyệt

The đàn nguyệt, or moon lute, is important in chamber, ritual, and theatrical music traditions.

Major Rivers

Mekong Red River Dong Nai River Perfume River

Bordering Countries

CambodiaChinaLaos

Traditional Dress

Local people in the traditional dress of Vietnam

Traditional Vietnamese áo dài