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Vietnam

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Region

Asia • South-Eastern Asia

Capital

Hanoi

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The flag of Vietnam features a large five-pointed yellow star on a red field.

The flag of Vietnam features a large five-pointed yellow star on a red field.

Population
97,338,583
Area
331,212 km²
Time Zone
UTC+07:00
Top-Level Domain
.vn

About Vietnam

Vietnam is a country located in Asia, specifically in the South-Eastern Asia region. Its capital city is Hanoi. With a population of 97,338,583, it ranks among the highly populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 331,212 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 293.89 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.

The official language of Vietnam is Vietnamese, .

The currency used in Vietnam is the Vietnamese đồng (₫), .

Vietnam is a member of the United Nations.

In Vietnam, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+07:00 time zone.

Vietnam shares its borders with 3 countries: Cambodia, China and Laos.

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Coat of Arms of Vietnam

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Hanoi
  • Continent: Asia
  • Native Name: Việt Nam
  • Demonym: Vietnamese
  • Top Level Domain: .vn
  • Calling Code: +84
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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