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Fast Facts about Vietnam

Facts at a Glance

Area

329,560 sq.km.

Capital City

Hanoi

Population

77.31 Million

Language

Vietnamese (official), Chinese, English, and French.

Religion

Buddhism, Taoism, and Catholic.

Climate

North Vietnam has Southern Mediterranean type climate. South Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate.

Local Time

GMT +7

Currency

Vietnamese Dong in denominations of 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 banknotes. There are no coins in use.

Exchange

Travellers cheques are accepted at most banks. Hotels sometimes charge a commission. Cash dollars in good condition are accepted in many places, so small denominations are useful to carry. The exchange rate can fluctuate considerably. Remaining Vietnamese currency can be exchanged for US dollars at the exchange bureau at the airport.

Credit Cards

Most major hotels and big restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi accept Visa and MasterCard.

Business Hours

Most shops, banks and businesses open from 8am to 4 or 5pm with a 1-2 hour lunch break

Tipping

Tipping is not customary in Vietnam, but is appreciated. A 5-10% tip for a meal in a good restaurant may equal a day's wages.

Nightlife

There are numerous discos and karaoke bars. As in most places, it is preferable to explore in the company of a long-term resident, to avoid the traditional rip-offs.

Electricity supply

220V, 50Hz / 110V, 50Hz

Photography

Print film is widely sold, but risks having been badly stored, so best buy from reputable photo dealers rather than street vendors. Slide film is available only in large cities. Photo-processing shops are everywhere with one hour processing facilities.

Tourist Information

Vietnam Airlines-Hanoi: (84-4) 8253824; Ho Chi Minh City: (84-8) 8292118; Bangkok: (66-2) 6569056-8; Phnom Penh: (855-23) 424426; Vientiane: (856-21) 216761
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism-Tel: (84-4) 8261061; Fax: (84-4) 8261115


Last update : August 29, 2007


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