Vietnam
Republic (communist one-party system)
Official:
Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
Local name:
Viêt Nam
Region:
Southeast Asia
Surface area:
331,230 km²
Capital:
Hanoi
Geography
Vietnam is a country in the west of the South China Sea. The land has a total area of 331,230 km² (127,889 mi²) and a total coastline of 3,444 km (2,140.0 mi). This land area is approximately 82% of the area of California. Vietnam is thus the 18th biggest country in Asia and in terms of area ranked 67th worldwide. Most of the population (61%) resides within rural regions.Vietnam is comparatively low at an average elevation of 398 meters above sea level. The highest mountain peak (Phan-xi-păng) is at 3,143 meters. The country has about 4,000 partially uninhabited islands. There are direct national borders with the three neighboring countries Cambodia, China and Laos. The distance between New York City and the Capital Hanoi is about 13,170 km (8,183 mi).
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Current time in Vietnam:
The countrywide time in Vietnam is Indochina Time (ICT), which is currently 11 hours ahead of New York.
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Vietnam.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 7 hours all over the year.
Public Holidays in VietnamSunrise + Sunset00:00
July 2024
The countrywide time in Vietnam is Indochina Time (ICT), which is currently 11 hours ahead of New York.
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Vietnam.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 7 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:98,187,000
Population per km²:296.4
Life expectancy males:Ø 69.9 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 79.3 yearsBirth rate:
15.0 ‰Death rate:
6.8 ‰Males/Females:
49.4% : 50.6%Population pyramid
The currency in Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong (VND).
1 Dong is divided into 10 Hào = 100 Xu.
Status: 07/12/2024
1 Dong is divided into 10 Hào = 100 Xu.
Status: 07/12/2024
1 US dollar = 25,465 Dongs
100.000 Dongs = 3.93 US dollar
100.000 Dongs = 3.93 US dollar
Climate in Vietnam
Vietnam's elongated, narrow shape with a north-south extension of over 1600 km can be roughly divided into 3 main climate zones. The north has a subtropical climate with distinct seasons. The winters from November to April are cool and dry, while the summer months are hot and humid. Depending on the time of year and altitude, the maximum daily temperatures are between 20 and 30 °C. In the central part, the climate varies from tropical rainforests in the west to drier areas in the east. The rainy season here extends from September to December. The south already has a tropical climate with high temperatures of up to 35°C and high humidity. Here, the rainy season lasts from May to November and the dry season from December to April. The Mekong Delta and the southern coastal strip receive the most rain.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official language:
Vietnamese
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Vietnamese | 86.8 % |
| Tho | 1.8 % |
| Thai | 1.6 % |
| Muong | 1.5 % |
| Chinese | 1.4 % |
| Khmer | 1.4 % |
| Nung | 1.1 % |
| Man | 0.7 % |
| other | 3.7 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Buddhists | 12.2% |
| Caodaists | 4.8% |
| Catholics | 6.8% |
| Protestants | 1.5% |
| Hoahaoism | 2.0% |
| nondenominational | 70.0% |
| other | 2.7% |
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Economy
| GDP: | 408.80 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 384.20 bn $ |
| Importations: | 371.11 bn $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 149.00 M $ |
| Debt rate: | 37.09 % |
| › Unemployment rate: | 1.60 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 3.16 % |
| › Corruption index: | 41 (bad) |
| › Energy consumption: | 199.8 bn kWh |
According to the definition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Vietnam is a developing country because of its lower economic performance.
With an average annual income of 4,010 USD Vietnam is one of the lower middle-income countries.
Land use
| 2% Urban areas: | 7,589 km² |
| 38% Agricultural areas: | 125,106 km² |
| 47% Forest: | 156,440 km² |
| 6% Water areas: | 21,160 km² |
| 13% Others: | 42,095 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 570,448 km |
| Railways: | 2,600 km |
| Waterways: | 47,130 km |
| Reg. vehicles: | 5,038,888 |
| › Airports: |
Most important cities
Population refers to the city proper, not metropolitan areas.
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi / Capital | Red River Delta | 4,139,000 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Southeast | 9,321,000 |
| Da Nang | Southern coastal strip | 1,375,000 |
| Can Tho | Mekong Delta | 1,251,000 |
| Biên Hòa | Southeast | 1,232,000 |
| Huế | Northern coastal strip | 653,000 |
| Thanh Hóa | Northern coastal strip | 615,000 |
| Haiphong | Red River Delta | 603,000 |
| Vinh | Northern coastal strip | 502,000 |
| Qui Nhon | Southern coastal strip | 457,000 |
| Nha Trang | Southern coastal strip | 423,000 |
| Thanh Pho Thai Nguyen | Northeast | 420,000 |
| Thanh Pho Nam Dinh | Red River Delta | 412,000 |
| Rach Gia | Mekong Delta | 403,000 |
| Buôn Ma Thuột | Highland | 376,000 |
| Thanh Pho Ha Long | Northeast | 300,000 |
| Long Xuyên | Mekong Delta | 272,000 |
| My Tho | Mekong Delta | 271,000 |
| Pleiku | Highland | 255,000 |
| Da Lat | Highland | 240,000 |
| Phan Thiết | Southern coastal strip | 227,000 |
| Cà Mau | Mekong Delta | 226,000 |
| Sóc Trăng | Mekong Delta | 221,000 |
| Vung Tau | Southeast | 210,000 |
| Vinh Long | Mekong Delta | 200,000 |
| Bạc Liêu | Mekong Delta | 156,000 |
| Hòa Bình | Northwest | 136,000 |
The difference between the urban area and the city proper alone can be considerable. Ho Chi Minh City, for example, has an urban population of 21,282,000. However, the actual proper city is much smaller with only 9,321,000 inhabitants. The difference to metropolitan regions, i.e. conurbations with several cities, is even greater.
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Autocracy Index: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | Legally allowed |
Existing trade agreements
- APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
- ASEAN - Association of Southeast Asian Nations
- RCEP - Regional, comprehensive economic partnership
- TPP - Trans-Pacific Partnership
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