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Country Code |
VN VNM |
Country Calling Code |
+84 |
Country Profile |
Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is a long streched country along the eastern coast of the Indochinese Peninsula.
Vietnam borders China in north, Laos and Cambodia in west. The nation is bordering the South China Sea in east, and the Gulf of Tonkin with the island of Hainan Dao (China) in north-east. The country shares maritime borders with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. |
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Country Area |
332,000 km² (127 243 sq. mi.) |
Place to Visit |
Imperial Citadel Of Thang Long Where History Comes Alive
Ho Chi Minhs Mausoleum Sanctity And Serenity
Hoan Kiem Lake And Ngoc Son Have A Nice Family Time
Vietnam Museum Of Ethnology Learn About Different Ethnic Groups
Vietnam Military History Museum Take A Journey Back In Time
Temple Of Literature Come Closer To Vietnamese Culture
War Remnants Museum A Blast From The Past
Cu Chi Tunnels A Thrilling Experience For The Brave Hearts
Mekong Delta Rustic Charm All The Way
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre Vietnamese Culture
Thien Hau Temple For Peace & Solitude
Saigon Opera House Marvel At The Architecture
Hoi An Ancient Town Admire The Old World Charm
My Son Sanctuary Live With The Champa Kingdom Days
Cham Island Treat For The Eyes
Phuoc Lam Pagoda Get Amazed By The Architecture
Old House Of Phun Hung Peek Into The Ancient Vietnamese Household
Quan Cong Temple A Spiritually Enriching Experience
Complex Of Hue Monuments Urban Planning Methodologies
The Perfume River Feel The Aroma In Nature
Pagoda Of The Celestial Lady Marvel The Architecture
Tomb Of Khai Dinh An Architecturally And Historically Rich Attraction
Phu Cam Cathedral One Of The Biggest Churches
An Hien Garden House Lose Yourself Amidst The Greens
Halong Bay Mind Blowing Karst Landscape
Lan Ha Bay Retreat From The Chaotic World
Sung Sot Cave Caving Adventure?
Cat Ba Island To Relax & Unwind
Dau Be Island Spot The Flying Squirrels
Ti Top (Titov) Island Worth The Climb
Ta Phin Village Stay Away From The Modern Perils
Fansipan Mountain For Adventure Junkies
Silver Waterfall Get Your Shine On!
Hoang Lien National Park Explore The Wilderness
Da Nang The Contemporary Urban Milieu
Nha Trang For Soul Rejuvenation
Lan Chau Island The Giant Toad
Buon Ma Thuot The Coffee Capital Of Vietnam
Pu Luong Nature Reserve For Best Trekking Adventure
Dalat A Picture Postcard Destination
Sand Dunes Of Mui Ne The Beauty Of Desert Landscape
Phu Quoc Sparkling Sand And Serene Shoreline
Ninh Binh For The Love Of Peace And Tranquility
Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park The World Heritage Cave
Ba Be National Park Spot The Rarest Fauna Here
Ha Giang The Hidden Gem Of Vietnam
Dien Bien Phu Relish The History
Ba Be Lake For Adventure Lovers
Ban Gioc Waterfall Go Sailing!
Bai Tu Long Explore The Limestone Caves
Co To Island Dip Your Toes In The White Sand
Han River Bridge A Visual Treat To The Eyes! |
News |
Ha Noi Moi
Hanoi Daily News (Vietnamese)
Nhβn Dβn
Central Organ of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Saigon Times
Saigon Times Weekly - Vietnam this week.
Vietnam News Agency (VNA)
The official news service of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam covers local and international news.
Vietnam News
National English Daily by VNA.
VOV News
Voice of Vietnam (Vietnamese / English)
International News Sources
BBC News Country Profile: Vietnam
Vietnam related news and background information. |
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Art Culture |
The Ha Noi Opera House
Official site of the National Opera.
Thang Long Water Puppetry Theatre
Hanoi Vietnam water puppetry performances.
Tieng Hat Que Huong
Performance group devoted to preserve, develop and promote Vietnamese Traditional Music.
Vietnam Art Books
The Vietnamese art scene.
VietTouch.com
Site with comprehensive information on Vietnemese culture. |
Economy Business |
State Bank of Vietnam
Central Bank of Vietnam.
Incombank
Industrial and Commercial Bank of Vietnam, a state-owned commercial bank.
Vietcombank
The Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam.
Vietbig
Vietnam Yellow Pages - Business directory |
Transport |
Airline
VietNam Airlines
Serves Indochina and Asia regions. |
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Tourism |
Discover Vietnam: Hanoi (Ha Noi), Song Hong, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hai Phong, Da Nang, Tonkin, Bach Ma National Park, Hue, Purple City, Nha Trang, the Mekong Delta.
Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more. |
Education |
Hanoi University of Technology (HUT)
Official site of the University.
National University of Ho Chi Minh City
The Vietnam National University comprises several universities and faculties in Ho Chi Minh City, founded in 1995.
University of Technology Hochiminh City
Official site of HUTECH with all the university information. |
Visa Process |
NOTES FOR VIETNAM TOURIST VISAS:
Must use the new online application
Visas are valid only starting on the date of entry you write-in on your application
TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR VIETNAM VISAS:
One completed, printed and signed online Vietnam visa application
Please pencil in on the top of the application which visa you'd like (example 1 month single entry)
One passport type photo
Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94
One copy of flight itinerary
One Allied Passport & Visa |
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Additional Information |
Climate: Tropical monsoon
Type: Communist Party-dominated constitutional republic. Independence: 2 September 1945. New constitution: 15 April 1992.
Natural resources: Phosphates, coal, manganese, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits, forests, hydropower.
Agriculture products: Paddy rice, coffee, fish and seafood, rubber, cotton, tea, pepper, soybeans, cashews, sugar cane, peanuts, bananas, poultry.
Industries: Food processing, garments, shoes, machine-building, mining, cement, chemical fertilizer, glass, tires, oil, coal, steel, paper.
Exports - commodities: clothes, shoes, electronics, seafood, crude oil, rice, coffee, wooden products, machinery
Imports - commodities: machinery and equipment, petroleum products, steel products, raw materials for the clothing and shoe industries, electronics, plastics, automobiles |
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