The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a state in Southeast Asia on the Indochina Peninsula. In the west it borders with Laos, Cambodia, China. It is washed by the South China Sea. Capital of Hanoi. The form of government is a republic. According to the Constitution, the leading role in the state and society belongs to the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Climate. Vietnam is located in the subequatorial monsoon climate, but due to the length of the country from north to south, the climate is somewhat different. The climate differs significantly between northern and southern Vietnam, and the central part is transitional. Mountains that stretch from north to south shield the country from the intrusion of cold air masses from Central Asia and Tibet.
Number. The country's estimated population for 2022 was 99,495,753.
Language. The official language is Vietnamese. Schools teach English, French, Chinese. Employees of the tourism sector speak Russian.
Today, Vietnam is developing quite rapidly in economic, industrial and scientific directions. Tourism plays an important role. More and more foreign consumer electronics and high-tech companies are moving their production facilities to Vietnam from China. The main reason is tax incentives and proximity to existing factories and logistics centers in China, Korea and Japan.
Although the country exports crude oil, seafood, rice, coffee, rubber, tea, clothes and shoes, and the main buyers are countries such as the United States, China, Japan and South Korea, the country still has a high level of income inequality and a high level of poverty.
Three climatic zones of the country have divided the country into different types in the management of the economy, lifestyle, holidays and even cuisine. In general, the country is quite safe, as it has recently received a lot of tourists who love exotic holidays.
The ancient history of the country will reveal many historical monuments, medieval imperial citadels and French quarters. And the natural wealth is striking in its beauty. About a third of the entire territory of the country is covered with tropical jungle, the trees here reach enormous sizes with aerial roots. A unique ecosystem with rare species of plants and birds is preserved here.
Vietnam is an amazing country. It is completely different and unfamiliar to a European. Stepped terraced fields, golden beaches, deep caves, coral reefs and mangroves amaze the imagination. Rice crops occupy more than 80% of the land. Rice for the locals is not only food. Although it is used to make noodles, and pancake paper, and tortillas, rice is a whole culture. Along with rice, dishes from seafood, pork, and legumes predominate.
Vietnam is a country of discoveries and striking contrasts. This country has fallen in love with many who have decided to make this paradise their home.
