Vietnam, [e][f] officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV), [g][h] is a country at the eastern edge of Mainland Southeast Asia. With an area of about 331,000 square kilometres (128,000 sq mi) and a …

3 days ago · The Vietnam War began as a civil war but escalated into a massively destructive international conflict. North Vietnam, led by the forces that had expelled the French, sought …

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1 day ago · Vietnam is a developing, mainly agrarian country that is moving from a centrally-planned economy to a market economy. Political control rests with the Communist Party.

Nov 14, 2025 · Vietnam is divided into three main regions: Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, and Southern Vietnam, comprising 34 provinces and major cities. Each region has its own distinct …

23 hours ago · Viet Nam is located on the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia. It has a long land border of 4,550 km, bordering China to the North, Laos and Cambodia to the West, and the Eastern …

Discover the highlights of Vietnam through the country's official tourism website. Plan your trip with advice on Vietnam's best destinations, what to do in Vietnam, visas for Vietnam, where to go in …

Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam. Foreign language learning, particularly English, is popular among young people in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Da Nang and other cities.

5 days ago · Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is one of just five communist countries still in existence. The other four are China, Cuba, Laos, and North Korea.

Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work in Viet Nam. Access Viet Nam’s economy facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts and latest …