This location map shows the location of Vietnam in Southeast Asia. Vietnam shares borders with China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, and is surrounded by the South China Sea to the east and south. The country's elongated shape stretches along the Indochinese Peninsula, offering a diverse landscape from the mountains in the north to the fertile delta in the south. Its strategic location has influenced its rich culture and history.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Socialist Republic of Vietnam |
| Capital City | Hanoi |
| Largest City | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Government | Unitary Marxist–Leninist one-party socialist republic |
| Official Language | Vietnamese |
| Population | ~100 million (2025 estimate) |
| Official Religion | None (officially atheist state, but Buddhism is widely practiced) |
| Currency | Vietnamese d?ng (VND) |
| Area | 331,699 km² |
| Major Rivers | Mekong River, Red River |
| Highest Peak | Fansipan (3,147 meters) |
| Time Zone | Indochina Time (UTC+7) |
| Calling Code | +84 |
| Internet TLD | .vn |
| Drives on | Right |
| Major River | Mekong River |