Frequently Asked Questions on Vietnam | Vietnam's Country Information
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What is the common name use by people around the world for the country?
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The common name used is Vietnam.
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What is the official name of Vietnam?
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The official name of the country is Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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What is the capital of Vietnam?
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The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
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What is the government type in Vietnam?
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Vietnam is a Communist State.
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What is the currency used in Vietnam?
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The currency used in Vietnam is Dong.
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What is/are the official language in Vietnam?
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Official languages in Vietnam are Vietnamese.
Commonly used languages in Vietnam are Vietnamese, Chinese, English, French, Khmer, tribal languages.
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How is the climate like in Vietnam?
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The climate of Vietnam is Tropical in south; monsoonal in north with hot, rainy season (mid-May to mid-September) and warm, dry season (mid-October to mid-March).
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What time zone is/are Vietnam in?
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GMT/UTC plus seven hours.
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What are the races of the people in Vietnam?
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In Vietnam, you can find 85%-90% Vietnamese, 3% Chinese, Muong, Tai, Meo, Khmer, Man, Cham.
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What are the religions found in Vietnam?
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You can find Majority Buddhist, others include Taoist, Roman Catholic, indigenous beliefs, Islam, Protestant, Cao Dai, Hoa Hao, in Vietnam.
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How big is the population in Vietnam? What about the literacy level in Vietnam?
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There are about 79.4mil people in in Vietnam, with about 21% living in Urban areas. She has a literacy level of about 91.9% .
(Estimated figures and may not reflect the latest official figures)
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What is the VISA requirements if I wish to visit Vietnam?
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A 30-day Vietnamese visa costs US$40 from an agent in Bangkok.
Visa extension is difficult. for your visit to Vietnam.
(Please check official sources for latest information on visa requirements)
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Is immunisation required for my visit to Vietnam?
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You should have immuisation against Dengue fever, hepatitis, malaria, rabies, typhoid, tuberculosis and a minor threat (especially to pregnant women) of dioxins found in the defoliant Agent Orange. for your visit to Vietnam.
(Please check with your local health care practitioner for the latest health care advice)
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What is the power supply in Vietnam like?
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The power supply in Vietnam is 220V, 50 Hz.
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What is the weights and measures system adopted in Vietnam?
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Vietnam adopts the Metric with local variations. system.
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Should I bring a lot of cash for my visit to Vietnam? Are credit cards accepted in Vietnam? What about the tipping practices?
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Travellers cheques in US$ and US dollars are widely accepted in the country.
4 ways to exchange currency : bank, hotels, authorised exchange bureaus and black market.
Dong is useful in rural areas as it is impossible to exchange foreign currency outside major cities. Credit cards are accepted in major cities and towns.. Tipping is not customary..
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Disclaimer:
Information provided above are provided as it is. While efforts have been made to ensure information reflected above are accurate, we do not
guarantee the accuracy of the data above. Please refer to the country's official guide if you wish to have the latest and most up to date
information on Vietnam.
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