March - May
June - September
October - February
VND
+84
Irreligion/Folk Belief (73.7%)
Buddhism (14.9%)
Catholicism (7.4%)
Protestantism (1.1%)
Hoahaoism Buddhism (1.5%)
Caodaism (including combine
Buddhism, Taoism,
Confucianism) (1.2%)
Others (0.2%)
With 98,186,856 people,
Vietnam ranks 15th among
the most populous countries
in the world. 30% live in
urban areas and 70% in rural
areas.
Economy wise its among
the fastest growing countries. Its
estimated GDP in 2022 is 7.5
Vietnam is a country that honors the past and celebrates the future. Sharing borders with Cambodia, Laos, and China, the topography varies from coastal plains to mountain ranges. The Vietnamese culture has evolved on the basis of the wet rice civilization, and the local lifestyle is closely related to its village and native lands.
The diversity of the 54 ethnic groups is apparent in the many traditional and cultural treasures. Popular destinations include the dazzling capital of Hanoi, French colonial landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City, colorful streets of Hoi An, terraced highlands of Sapa, and the limestone pillars of Ha Long Bay.
The currency in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong. Vietnamese Dongs come in the following forms: banknotes 500; 1,000; 2,000; 5,000; 10,000; 20,000; 50,000; 100,000; 200,000; 500,000. There are no more coins in circulation.
Vietnam is GMT + 7 and does not apply Daylight Savings Time.
Buddhism is the dominant religion in Vietnam, usually combined with elements of Confucianism and Taoism. About 10 % of the country’s population is Catholic and there are communities of Protestants and Muslims. Vietnam is also home to a unique religion called Cao Dai – a religious cocktail of all the world’s major faiths
Vietnam is presently the 15th most populated country in the world. Some elements considered to be characteristic of the Vietnamese people include a deep respect for community, family values, and a devotion to study. As in most South Asian countries, they are welcoming to foreign visitors and keen to share knowledge of their homeland.
Vietnam’s celebrations are an eclectic recognition of historical achievements and cultural remembrances. The major public holidays include:
