Vietnam: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Vietnam

Vietnam is a country in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Hanoi. It covers about 331,212 km² (127,882 sq mi). The official language is Vietnamese. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Vietnam at a glance

Official name
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Capital
Hanoi
Region
South-Eastern Asia (Asia)
Area
331,212 km² (127,882 sq mi)
Official language
Vietnamese
Currency
Vietnamese đồng (₫)
People
Vietnamese
Calling code
+84
Internet domain
.vn
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.

Vietnam is in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Vietnam uses the Vietnamese đồng (₫).

The official language of Vietnam is Vietnamese.

Vietnam borders Cambodia, China and Laos.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).