We feature an in-depth insight on Vietnam in concise, plain English. Travelers can find many valuable resources about this fascinating country such as the country facts, tourist information, history and pictures.
In addition to extensive Vietnam Tours Packages that are available online, you can also find a list of notable hotels in the major cities such as Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hanoi, Danang, Hue, Halong and etc.
BASIC FACTS & STATISTICS
Conventional Name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Local Name: Cong Hoa Chu Nghia Vietnam
Capital: Hanoi
Independence: 2 September 1945 from France
Constitution: 15 April 1992
Population: 78,773,873 (year 2000
Sex Ratio: 0.96 male/female
Birth Rate: 2.16%
Death Rate: 0.63%
Labor Force: 38.2 million
Literacy: 93.7% (Age 15 and over)
Currency: called Dong
Exchange Rate: approx.15,000 Dong / US$
Time: GMT+7
Airport Tax: US$ 10 for International, Us$ 2 for Domestic
Electricity: 110 and 220 Volts AC. (Voltage Surges are common)
Business Hour: Banks: 08:00-16:30 Mon-Fri and 08:00-12:00 Sat
Official: 07:30-12:00 & 13:00-16:30 Mon-Fri
Shops: 07:30-12:00 & 13:00-16:30 Mon-Sun
