“Vietnam is rich in culture and soaked with tradition. There is a warmth to the people and the layers of culture are diverse. Inspiring landscapes are around every corner. History of war and foreign occupation is now history and can only be found in museums.”
Our tourism industry is quickly developing and we are becoming that new destination that everyone wants to come and visit. We are excited to welcome you, arms stretched-out with open hands waiting to meet yours..
Fast Facts:
Location: South East Asia, it is bordered by China to the north,Laos to the northwest, andCambodia to the southwest.
Full Country Name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
Total Area: 329,566 sq. km (128, 527 square miles).
Population: 85,7 million (2009) and the growth rate is about 1.2%.
Capital City: Hanoi (population about 4 million).
People: 85% Vietnamese (Kinh), 3% ethnic Chinese, also Khmer, Cham (a remnant of the once great Indianised Champa Kingdom) and members of some 55 ethno-linguistic groups.
Languages: Vietnamese, French, Chinese, English and a variety of Mon-Khmer and Malayo-Polynesian local dialects.
Religions: Buddhism is the principal religion but there are also sizeable Taoist, Confucian, Hoa Hao, Cao Dai, Muslim and Christian minorities.
