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Vietnam Info
ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Hanoi
COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Ho Chi Minh
GEOGRAPHY
Covering an area of 331,688 square kilometers Vietnam lies on the eastern margin of the indochinese peninsula with a coastline of 3,260 Kilometers.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 87 Million. Muslims account for about 0.08% of the population.
CLIMATE
Vietnam has a tropical monsoon type of climate. The average temperature Ranges based on the time period. It can range from 20C to 27C (average figures)
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Vietnamese .Chinese is used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+7 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 7- 8 AM to 4-5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Liberation Day/Reunification Day : April 30th
International workers'Day : May 1st
National Day : September 2nd
Based on the lunar calandar:
Vietnamese New Year
CURRENCY
Vietnamese Dong
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police: 113
Medical: 115
Fire: 114
Introduction to Vietnam
Vietnam is truly worth a visit; life in urban and rural Vietnam is a stunning contrast and visitors should definitely experience both lifestyles. Vietnam has had quite an eventful past, but today the country has come out of its past and is a fabulous place to visit and have fun.The culture of Vietnam has a strong influence from Southern China but still retains its historic character. The city of Hanoi is a beautiful place to enjoy time: offering a mix of different cultures and architectures, the city has several interesting places to visit. A number of museums in the city depict the past of the country. Visit the Presidential Palace area which is beautifully landscaped and has well-manicured gardens and ponds. The parks of Hanoi are an oasis in the bustling city.
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