Area: 331,114 km2 Population: 80,902,400 people (2003) Capital: Hanoi Ethnic groups: Vietnamese 87%, 11% minority, 2% American Language: Vietnamese Religion: Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, etc.. GDP: U.S. $ 33.7 billion (2003) GDP per capita: U.S. $ 485 (2003) Main export items (2003): crude oil, textiles, seafood, footwear, rice, coffee vv.Mat main imports (2003): petroleum, textiles, steel and so on.
Geographical location Vietnam is a country located east of Indochina Peninsula with a total area of 331,114 km2, bordered to the north of China, bordering Laos and western Cambodia, adjacent to the east China Sea, eastern and southern borders Thailand Binh Duong. In this position, Vietnam is an important traffic junction between the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
Climate and resources Characteristic of the climate in Vietnam is monsoonal, with the number of days of sunshine, rainfall, and humidity. Although located in the tropical and subtropical, Vietnam has a diverse climate due to the difference in longitude and latitude. Winter can be very cold in the north, while southern areas have temperatures near the equator, warm year round. Vietnam has many mineral resources. Located deep in the earth as precious stones, coal, and various valuable minerals such as tin, zinc, silver, gold, and antimony. Both onshore and offshore oil and gas are very large reserves.
People and Language Vietnam has more than 80 million people with 54 different nationalities. The Vietnamese (or Kinh) make up 80% of the population. Vietnamese is the official language in Vietnam and as a means to mount a strong community. Many foreign languages including English, French, Russian, Chinese, German is used in international transactions.
Geographical location Vietnam is a country located east of Indochina Peninsula with a total area of 331,114 km2, bordered to the north of China, bordering Laos and western Cambodia, adjacent to the east China Sea, eastern and southern borders Thailand Binh Duong. In this position, Vietnam is an important traffic junction between the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
Climate and resources Characteristic of the climate in Vietnam is monsoonal, with the number of days of sunshine, rainfall, and humidity. Although located in the tropical and subtropical, Vietnam has a diverse climate due to the difference in longitude and latitude. Winter can be very cold in the north, while southern areas have temperatures near the equator, warm year round. Vietnam has many mineral resources. Located deep in the earth as precious stones, coal, and various valuable minerals such as tin, zinc, silver, gold, and antimony. Both onshore and offshore oil and gas are very large reserves.
People and Language Vietnam has more than 80 million people with 54 different nationalities. The Vietnamese (or Kinh) make up 80% of the population. Vietnamese is the official language in Vietnam and as a means to mount a strong community. Many foreign languages including English, French, Russian, Chinese, German is used in international transactions.
