Area: 331,114 sq. km. (127,243 sq. mi.); equivalent in size to Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee combined.
Cities (2009): Capital--Hanoi (pop. 6.472 million). Other cities--Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon; pop. 7.163 million), Haiphong (pop. 1.841 million), Danang (pop. 890,500), Can Tho (pop. 1.189 million).
Terrain: Varies from mountainous to coastal delta.
Climate: Tropical monsoon.
People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Vietnamese (sing. and pl.).
Population (2011): 90 million.
Annual population growth rate (2011): 1.077%.
Ethnic groups (2009): 54 groups including Vietnamese (Kinh) (73.594 million, or 85.7% of the population), Tay (1.89%), Thai (1.8%), Muong (1.47%), Khmer (1.46%), Chinese (0.95%), Nung (1.12%), Hmong (1.24%).
Religions (2008): Buddhism (approx. 50%), Catholicism (8%-10%), Cao Dai (1.5%-3%), Protestantism (0.5%-2%), Hoa Hao (1.5%-4%), Islam (0.1%), and other animist religions.
Languages: Vietnamese (official), English (increasingly favored as a second language), some French, Chinese, and other ethnic minority languages.
Education (2009): Literacy--94%.
Health (2011): Birth rate--17.07 births/1,000 population. Infant mortality rate--20.9 deaths/1,000 live births. Life expectancy--73 yrs. Death rate--5.96/1,000 population.
Ho Chi Minh Cyclo and Walking Small Group Adventure Tour
based on 20 reviews
- Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Explore the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City on foot and cyclo on this small group adventure tour. ... More info ›
Halong Bay 3-Day Junk Boat Cruise
- Duration: 3 days (approx.)
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Enjoy more time exploring Vietnam's Halong Bay, one of Vietnam's most spectacular World Heritage listed ... More info ›
Mekong Delta Discovery Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
- Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Travel to the heart of the Mekong Delta on this small group adventure tour from Ho Chi Minh City. You'll ... More info ›
Private Tour: Mekong River Cruise Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
- Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Explore the Mekong River - the rice bowl of Vietnam - by boat on this full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh ... More info ›
Ho Chi Minh City Bonsai Dinner Cruise on Saigon River
- Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Experience the vibrant city lights of Ho Chi Minh City when you join the Bonsai for a memorable, two-hour ... More info ›
Vietnamese Cooking Class at Hanoi's Cooking Centre
based on 5 reviews
- Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Learn the secrets to preparing a great Vietnamese dish on this half-day cooking tour in Hanoi. Your ... More info ›
Hanoi Sunrise Small Group Adventure Tour
based on 4 reviews
- Duration: 8 hrs
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Rise with the sun and the Hanoi locals on this small group tour of Hanoi. Experience early morning ... More info ›
Private Tour: Hanoi City Full-Day Tour including Cyclo Ride
- Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Known as the 'Paris of the East', Hanoi is one of Asia's most charming cities. Spend your private Hanoi ... More info ›
Halong Bay Overnight Junk Boat Cruise
- Duration: 2 days (approx.)
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Imagine waking up surrounded by the tranquil beauty of Halong Bay - one of Vietnam's most spectacular ... More info ›
Private Tour: Perfume Pagoda Day Trip from Hanoi
- Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Take an active day trip from Hanoi to the Perfume Pagoda, one of the most important religious sites ... More info ›
Ho Chi Minh City Discovery Small Group Adventure Tour
- Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Explore bustling Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) on this small group adventure tour.The ... More info ›
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