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Attractions

Your experience in Vietnam will only be limited by that which you are seeking.
Endless beach properties provide grounds to relax enjoy the sun. There are more than twenty resorts on the coastline offering world class accommodations. Take some time and visit the island and rock forms of Halong Bay while basking in the sun.

If jungle adventure is what you're looking for, the lush mountainous terrain can lead you into an unforgettable ecological adventure filled with exotic animals and breathtaking water falls. Climb to a height of over two thousand meters to enjoy the temperate climate and spectacular views.

Vietnam is also home to three World Heritage sites. The Imperial City of Hue, Hoi and My Son holy land all provide unique cultural and historical experience all visitors to Vietnam should experience.

Regions

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General information

Official name
Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Geographic Location
Southeast Asia

Capital
Hanoi (1.7 million)

Largest cities
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hanoi, Haiphong, Danang, Bien Hoa, Hue, Nha Trang

Area
329,560 sq km

Population
87 Million

Time Zone
GMT + 7

Currency
Vietnamese dong

Official language
Vietnamese

Neighbouring countries
China, Laos, Cambodia

Highest point
Fan Si Pan (3,144 m)

Lowest point
South China Sea (0 m)

Longest river
The Red River

Landing place
Hanoi, Can Tho, Nha Trang, Haiphong, Ho Chi Minh City

Electricity
220 volts AC (50 Hz)

Ethnic groups
Kinh (Viet) 86.2%, Tay 1.9%, Thai 1.7%, Muong 1.5%, Khome 1.4%, Hoa 1.1%, Nun 1.1%, Hmong 1%, others

Religion
None (80%), Buddhist (9.3%), Others