Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Vietnam that most people don't 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.
Vietnam is the world's second largest coffee exporter after Brazil.
Vietnam has 54 recognised ethnic groups.
The Vietnamese invented fish sauce (nước mắm) which is used across Southeast Asia.
Vietnam's coastline stretches 3,260 km — longer than the US East Coast.
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.
Vietnam is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
A UNESCO seascape of 1,969 limestone islands and islets rising from emerald waters
A UNESCO lantern-lit trading port preserved from the 15th century with Japanese merchant houses
UNESCO cave system in central Vietnam with the world's largest known cave passages
A UNESCO complex of Hindu Cham Empire towers from the 4th century in a jungle valley
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.
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
Vietnam has a population of approximately 98M.
The official language of Vietnam is Vietnamese.
Vietnam gained independence in 939.
Vietnam uses the Đồng (VND).