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Vietnam

Việt Nam
Capital
Hanoi
Population
98M
Area
331,212 km²
Language
Vietnamese

Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia. Its capital is Hanoi, with a population of approximately 98M and a total area of 331,212 km². The official language is Vietnamese and the currency is the Đồng (VND).

📊 Quick Facts about Vietnam

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Population
98M
total residents
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Total Area
331,212 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
296/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$409B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$4,160
per person
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Currency
Đồng (VND)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Vietnamese
official
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Coastline
3,444 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+7
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
939
established
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Local Time in Hanoi

Vietnam covers an area of 331,212 km² with a population density of 296/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $409B ($4,160 per capita) and gained independence in 939. It has a coastline of 3,444 km.

Did You Know?

Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee exporter. The country has the world's largest cave (Son Doong), large enough to fit a 40-storey building inside its main passage.

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✈️ Travel Information for Vietnam

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Best Time to Visit
February–April (north), November–January (south)
Tropical south, subtropical north, monsoon season
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Cost of Travel
Budget
vs global average
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Visa
e-Visa required for most nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Vietnam on the Map

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📍 Hanoi, Vietnam
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🏆 Vietnam World Rankings

1st
Coffee Export
World's 2nd largest coffee exporter
1st
Cashew Export
World's largest cashew nut exporter
1st
Economic Growth
One of Asia's fastest growing economies
1st
Largest Cave
Home to world's largest cave (Son Doong)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Vietnam

What is the capital of Vietnam?

The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.

What continent is Vietnam in?

Vietnam is located in Asia, in the Southeast Asia region.

What currency does Vietnam use?

Vietnam uses the Đồng (VND). The international calling code is +84.

What is the GDP of Vietnam?

Vietnam has a GDP of $409B, with a GDP per capita of $4,160.

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