Vietnam is a coastal country in Asia with a population of 97.3M and an area of 331,212 km². Its capital is Hanoi, Vietnamese is the official language, and it is a republic. Vietnam is a member of ASEAN.
Key facts
ContinentAsia
CapitalHanoi
Population97.3M
Area331,212 km²
LanguageVietnamese
ReligionBuddhism
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyVietnamese Dong
GDP/capita$3700
Independence1945
Geography
Has coastlineMountains above 3,000 m
Oceans / SeasSouth China Sea, Gulf of Thailand
RiversMekong
BordersChina, Laos, Cambodia
History & Culture
Colonised by France
Economy & Resources
AgricultureRice, Coffee, Tea, Sugarcane, Cotton
EnergyOil, Coal, Hydropower
Memberships
ASEAN
🎯 How to identify Vietnam in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Vietnam efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
✅ Yes
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of ASEAN?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Mekong river?
✅ Yes
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