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Vietnam geography facts

Vietnam is a country or territory in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Hanoi, and its currency is Vietnamese đồng.

Official name
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Capital
Hanoi
Region
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Vietnamese đồng
Languages
Vietnamese
Land neighbours
Cambodia, China, Laos
Area
331,212 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+84
Internet domain
.vn

Quick answers about Vietnam

What is the capital of Vietnam?

The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.

What currency is used in Vietnam?

Vietnam uses Vietnamese đồng.

Where is Vietnam?

Vietnam is in South-Eastern Asia, within Asia.

What languages are spoken in Vietnam?

The reference languages listed for Vietnam are Vietnamese.

Which countries border Vietnam?

Vietnam shares listed land borders with Cambodia, China, Laos.

Is Vietnam landlocked?

No. Vietnam is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Vietnam

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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