Interesting Vietnam Facts
Vietnam is a coastal country located in South-Eastern Asia where it is bordered by Cambodia, China, Laos, the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea. It spreads across 331,212 km2 of land. The estimated total population of Vietnam is somewhere in the region of 95,540,800.
Find out interesting Vietnam facts and information about this Asian country with our fact file for kids. Explore important facts about the geography, landscape, landmarks, flag, population, size, continent, language, people, culture, climate, currency and location of Vietnam.
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Vietnam Fact File: Continent: Asia * Country Name(s): Vietnam, Socialist Republic of Vietnam * Location: South-Eastern Asia * Bordering: Cambodia, China, Laos, the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea * Capital City: Hanoi * Size: 331,212 km2 * Estimated Population: over 95,540,800 * Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND) * Language(s): Vietnamese * Country Code: +84
Interesting Vietnam Facts for Kids
Interesting Facts for Kids 1: Size & location facts
Vietnam forms part of the continent of Asia, where it has a coastal position and is bordered by Cambodia, China, Laos, the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea. There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica, Australia (Oceania). Asia is the largest continent in the world, it has 48 countries, with some countries belonging to both Asia and Europe. It spans a total area of 43,820,000 km2 and forms 29.5% of the world's landmass. Vietnam is a coastal country that covers a total area of approximately 331,212 km2. It is of average area size when compared to other Asian countries. Vietnam is only slightly larger than Malaysia.
Interesting Facts for Kids 2: Population facts
The population of this Asian country is in excess of 95,540,800 people. The majority of Vietnam's inhabitants reside in Ho Chi Minh City which is the country's most populous city. Vietnam has a high population when compared to most other countries across the world, its overall population density is approximately 264 people per sq km. The estimated population of Asia is approximately 4,393,296,000 inhabitants, making it the continent with the largest population in the world. The continents in order of population, starting with highest population first, are: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia (Oceania Region) and Antarctica. The total population of the entire world is in excess of 7.6 billion people.
Interesting Facts for Kids 3: Capital & major cities
Vietnam's capital city is called Hanoi. The names of other major cities situated in this country are Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Haiphong, Biên Hòa and Huế.
Interesting Facts for Kids 4: Country borders
The following information provides a guideline to the approximate border lengths of Vietnam:
Coastline 3,444 km, Cambodia 1,158 km, China 1,297 km, Laos 2,161 km.
Interesting Facts for Kids 5: Climate and geography facts
The climate of Vietnam differs between regions with conditions ranging from subtropical in the north, monsoon in the central and southernmost areas, to tropical savanna throughout most of the south. The geography of Vietnam is formed of the Red River Delta and highland areas in the north of the country, Mekong Delta to the south, central and northern mountainous regions known as the Chaine, and coastal plains. The lowest point of Vietnam is the South China Sea at 0m, and the highest point of elevation is Fan Si Pan at 3,144m.
Interesting Facts for Kids 6: Natural Resources of Vietnam
Natural resources can be described as materials and substances found naturally occurring on Earth. Natural resources are very important across the world, and can be exploited for economic gain. The level of resources that occur naturally in an individual country are influenced by varying factors such as the geography, climate and location of that country. Some countries are very rich in natural resources, where as others have limited to none. Countries that have particularly rich resources include Russia, The United States, Saudi Arabia and Canada. Three of the primary uses of natural resources are food, transport and construction. The following examples provide information on the everyday uses of natural resources: Fish occurs naturally in many bodies of water and can be caught for food consumption. Crude oils can be refined into various fuels in order to power vehicles/cars. Wood/timber can be extracted from forests and used to construct houses and furniture. The natural resources found in Vietnam include phosphates, coal, manganese, rare elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas, timber, hydropower (water power), and arable land suitable for growing crops.
Interesting Facts for Kids 7: Language facts
The official language of Vietnam is Vietnamese. English is spoken widely as a second language in this country. Other languages that are spoken by a small percentage of the population include Chinese, French and Khmer.
Interesting Facts for Kids 8: Religion facts
The main religion of Vietnam is Buddhist at approximately 7% of the population. Around 6% are Catholic. The rest of the population either belongs to other religions or no religion at all.
Interesting Facts for Kids 9: Symbols of Vietnam
Each country has its own individual culture, history and identity. Flags, emblems, symbols, colors, anthems, songs and mottos represent the national pride and identity of countries across the globe. These national symbols are formed through the unique history of a nation and are symbolic of both hardship and prosperity, embodying freedom, strength and unity. Flags, emblems, colors, songs and mottos reflect the past, present and future aspirations of a country, and create an important image to the rest of the world. National symbols can include a mixture of things that are symbolic to a country such as animals, birds, flowers, trees, geographical features, tools of agriculture, crops, and tools of war. Here are some important facts on the symbols, songs and colors of Vietnam:
National symbol(s): yellow, five-pointed star on red field lotus blossom
National colors: red and yellow
National Anthem/Song: Tien quan ca (Translation: The Song of the Marching Troops)
National Holiday(s): Independence Day (National Day), 2 September (1945)
National Motto(s): Ðộc lập, Tự do, Hạnh phúc (Translation: Independence, Freedom and Happiness)