Vietnam 🇻🇳 is a fascinating country located in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Socialist Republic of Vietnam, it is home to roughly 101.0 million people and covers an area of about 331,212 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Vietnam — its capital Hanoi, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Vietnam on the map
Vietnam lies in South-Eastern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 331,212 square kilometres, it ranks 68th in the world by total area.
Vietnam has a coastline as well as land borders with Cambodia, China and Laos — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Hanoi serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Vietnam has to offer.
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Population and languages of Vietnam
Vietnam is home to approximately 101.0 million residents — the 16th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Vietnameses.
The main language spoken here is Vietnamese. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Vietnam rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Vietnam
The official currency is the Vietnamese đồng (VND, symbol ₫). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Vietnam is +84. Websites from the country typically use the .vn internet domain.
If Vietnam came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Hanoi) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Vietnam shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Vietnam
- Vietnam's flag emoji is 🇻🇳 — its two-letter country code is VN and its three-letter code is VNM.
- Vietnam covers 331,212 km², ranking 68th in the world by area.
- With about 101.0 million people, Vietnam holds the 16th spot in the world population ranking.
- Vietnam is a member state of the United Nations.
- Vietnam shares borders with 3 countries.
Vietnam — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Vietnam?
- The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
- What is the population of Vietnam?
- Vietnam has a population of approximately 100,987,686 people, ranking 16th in the world.
- Where is Vietnam located?
- Vietnam is located in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Vietnam?
- The main language spoken in Vietnam is Vietnamese.
- What currency is used in Vietnam?
- Vietnam uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND).
