Map of Vietnam

General description of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Quickly find Vietnam on the map by 2 signs: the location is the southeast of the Asian continent, the exact landmark is the Indochina peninsula. The former French colony is full of contrasts. Luxurious hotels here are harmoniously mixed with the heritage of ancient civilization in the form of temple buildings . Natural reserves coexist with outlandish beaches, and they, in turn, are crowded by tea and coffee plantations.

General map of Vietnam with borders and capital

The map of Vietnam promises guests a lot of surprises, so brief information about the country will be useful:

• In terms of area, it is in the 6th ten in the general list of all world powers – 331,210 square meters. km, overtakes Malaysia, but falls slightly short of Finland.
• It is famous for its scattering of picturesque peaks, 75% of the possessions of the hills of various calibers, the highest mass is Fansipan Mountain (3143 m, (0,312 ft)), the neighbors Shusung Tyaotiai and Shamshao almost do not lag behind it by meters .
• The map of Vietnam clearly shows that the 2 most prominent waterways of Southeast Asia do not ignore its territory. Both the Mekong and Hongha rivers end their run in the waters of the South China Sea.
• The climate is contradictory, the zone is tropics. The north of Vietnam is quite moderate in its weather ambitions, and it will delight you with warmth from late spring to mid-autumn, and cool ardor from November to half of the calendar spring. The south is hot, true tropics with sweltering heat. The region is characterized by a widespread rainy season, frequent typhoon attacks and severe flooding.
• The capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (this is the full name of the country) is Hanoi. Based on the banks of the Hongha River. The area of the city has recently been enlarged by the joined provincial lands (3 thousand 345 sq . km). Included in the twenty most respectable capitals in size on the planet.

Not far behind in importance and a number of other cities in Vietnam. Each of them takes on an important function in the life of the state. Various in terms of population, settlements and in other aspects are not at all similar to each other:

• The real metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is an example of Vietnamese bustle and crowding, the number of inhabitants is approaching 10 million.
• Da Nang, stretching along the Pacific coast, is home to almost 1.2 million people.
• “Vietnamese Riviera” Vung Tau, in addition to tourists, has become home to 528 thousand people.
• The city of “the reign of spring” Da lat with a scattering of lakes around pleases with the beauty of 425 thousand people.
• Nha Trang , unconditionally recognized as the Mecca of beach holidays, aborigines – 423 thousand people.
• Quiet and modest Tuihoa , sheltering 202 thousand citizens under its roofs.
• Heir to Chinese traditions, Hoi An has become a place of residence for almost 153,000 Vietnamese.

Vietnam on the map is a bit different from Vietnam in real life. Upon closer examination, the country beckons with exotic mystery, surprises with affordable prices for the entire range of goods, amazes travelers with the highest level of service, complaisant and kind staff in all objects of the tourist segment.

Location of Vietnam on the world map

Vietnam location on world map

Part of Southeast Asia . “Vassal” of the peninsular economy, called Indochina. The borders of Vietnam do not form enclaves (separate territories). The country is peacefully on friendly terms with border neighbors: in the western sections with Cambodia and Laos, in the northern spaces with giant China.

The eastern and southern coasts of Vietnam are washed over by the waves of the so-called “semi-enclosed” South China Sea, which is considered a subordinate fragment of the Pacific Ocean. The length of the coastline as a whole exceeds 3 thousand meters.

Relief features

“Only other mountains can be better than mountains” – this is just about Vietnam. Three quarters of the state are covered with hills of different levels. There are no fantastic peaks in height . The “architecture” of the relief is intricate . “Sharp” and gentle ridges, highlands, plateaus, a few green, rare, but rather fertile plains.

There is also such a natural pearl on the map of Vietnam as Halong Bay – the “mother” of 1600 picturesque islands, swaying on the aquamarine waters of the Pacific Ocean. The object has long gained fame as a unique charm of the coastline with bizarre rocks, caves full of stalactites and stalagmites. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage Collection.

Water wealth of Vietnam

The “liquid” reserves of this state are impressive. There are 2360 rivers in the local piggy bank of fairly decent length. Nine arteries of the region are so full of water that they are able to cover the needs of Vietnam in water sources by 70%. The country cannot be called the “lord” of lakes and seas, but these types of reservoirs are also present here.

“Prima of water ballet” – the Mekong river (its “snake” on the map of Vietnam must be looked for in the south of the country) and Hongha , which nourishes the northern regions with moisture.

The largest cities on the map of Vietnam

There are 58 provinces and 5 major cities officially registered in the country. The following ones are of interest in the “catalog” of these settlements:

Ho Chi Minh City

Noisy, bustling, never sleeping city. Location is south. In many ways, it has preserved the legacy of the former important French colony. Many attractions. Excellent cuisine in restaurants. Guarantees an unforgettable shopping experience.

Hanoi

The current capital of the state, the former capital of French Indochina. Infinitely colorful city. It has a history that has been forming for a whole 1000 years. A mixture of oriental exoticism and European charm. It is located on the banks of the Red River, famous for the dirty red color of the water.

Haiphong

A cozy resort with a touch of provincial antiquity. It carefully preserves the remains of the colonial culture of the past. “Gate” on the way to the famous places in the north of Vietnam: the charming Ha Long Bay, the marvelous Cat Ba Island . Located near the Vietnamese capital, good convenient transport accessibility.

Can Tho

The largest “big man” at the confluence of the Mekong into the South China Sea. The population has exceeded 1.2 million. It is famous throughout the country for fish markets on the water, on the improvised counters of which you can buy the highest quality fish and seafood in Vietnam.