The flag of Vietnam features a large five-pointed yellow star on a red field.

Vietnam

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

South Eastern AsiaVNVNM

Population

97.34M

Capital

Hanoi

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Vietnam
Official Name
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Region
South Eastern Asia
Population
97.34M

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
VN
Alpha-3 Code
VNM
Olympic Code
704
Area
331,212 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+07:00

Languages

Vietnamese

Continents

Asia

Currencies

  • ₫ - Vietnamese đồng (VND)

International Associations

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Bordering Countries

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 105.84°, 21.06°

Vietnam is located in , specifically in the South Eastern Asia region. It shares borders with 3 countries.

About Vietnam

The capital city, Hanoi, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The language spoken include Vietnamese.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.