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Vietnam Embassy Address Worldwide
Vietnam Embassy Address Worldwide
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International Fights
International Fights
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Weather
Vietnam is elongated ‘S’ shape stretching from the tropics to the subtropics zone accounts for the varied climate in the country. Vietnam is a year round destination, when one part of Vietnam is cloudy and rainy; there are other parts of the country that can be sunny and warm
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Environment
Vietnam borders Cambodia, Laos and China and stretches over 1650km along the eastern coast of the Indochinese Peninsula. The country's two main cultivated areas are the Red River Delta (15,000 sq. km) in the north and the Mekong Delta (40,000 sq. km) in the south. Three-quarters of the country is mountainous and hilly; the highest peak is the 3.143m high Fansipan in northwest Vietnam.
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Vietnam Population
The population of Vietnam is 85 million people with 54 ethnic groups. The biggest group is the Viet people, which is 87% of the population. The rest belong to 53 minority ethnic groups.
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Vietnam Economy
Market economy is applied. Especially Vietnam just became the member of WTO (World Trade Organization) the country now is on going industrialization and building programs. Vietnamese population is very young: more than 53 million are under 30 years old. The country is very rich in national resources.
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Vietnamese People
The majority of the population is comprised of the Viet or Kinh (87%); people who speak the tonal Vietnamese.
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Vietnam Cuisine
A typical Vietnamese meal consists of rice or noodles with soup, a stir-fry, and another main dish and is eaten on a communal basis. The dishes are usually not spicy and are accompanied with chili sauce, fish sauce and soy sauce.
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Drinks
Drinking tap water or ice is not recommended. Bottled water is readily available but you remember to check the seal for possible tampering. You should be drinking a minimum of 1.5 liters of water per day. This should increase as the temperature increases or you are engaging in physical activities.
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Shopping in Vietnam
Vietnam offers a wide range of souvenirs and shopping in the various local markets around the country can be great fun. Good bargaining skills are essential and as high quality souvenirs or genuine antiques are difficult to find, prices should generally be low.
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Vietnamese Language
Vietnamese, the official language, is a tonal language that can be compared to Chinese - Mandarin, but there are more tones. With each syllable, there are six different tones that can be used, which change the definition and it often makes it difficult for foreigners to pick up the language.
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Vietnam Public holidays & The Vietnamese Lunar New Year: Tet
There is no more colorful time to be in Vietnam than during the days leading up to Tet Nguyen Dan, the most important festival of the year for Vietnam's Kinh ethnic majority.
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Visa Requirements
Visitors must obtain visa approval prior to entry. A tourist visa for Vietnam can be obtained from any Vietnam Embassy or consulate office worldwide. Visas are valid for 30 days and can be extended through our head office in Vietnam.
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Flights
Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) is Vietnam's busiest international air hub, followed by Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi.
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Arrival in Vietnam
All visitors must complete an Entry/exit Card. This should be submitted together with passport and visa to the Immigration Department officials at the point of entry.
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