Vietnam

Vietnam Quick Facts…

Official NameSocialist Republic of Vietnam
Common NameVietnam – /ˌvjɛtˈnɑm/
NationalityVietnamese (singular and plural) – noun, Vietnamese – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1945 (from France)
Administrative Divisions58 provinces and 5 municipalities
Total Population105.8 million (#16) with 39.5% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasHanoi (capital city), Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Hai Phong, Da Nang
Major LanguagesVietnamese (official), English (increasingly favored as a second language)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access74% of total population
CurrencyDong (VND)
Real GDP (PPP)$1.1 trillion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$11,400 (#134) – 2022 estimate
Total Area331,210 sq km / 127,881 sq mi (#67) with 6.4% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Southeastern Asia
Bordering CountriesCambodia, China, Laos
Bordering Water BodiesGulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, South China Sea

National Anthem: “Tien quan ca” (The Song of the Marching Troops)