Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. It borders to the north with China and to the west with Laos and Cambodia. It is located on the Indochinese peninsula and is bordered by the South China Sea to the east.
Vietnam is a long, narrow country with nearly 3,260 miles (5,260 kilometers) of coastline. It is divided into three regions: the Northern Uplands, the Central Coast, and the Southern Highlands. The climate of Vietnam is tropical monsoon with two seasons, the dry season from November to April and the rainy season from May to October.
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city. Other major cities include Da Nang, Haiphong, and Can Tho. The population of Vietnam is approximately 97 million people.
The official language of Vietnam is Vietnamese. Other languages spoken in Vietnam include Chinese, Khmer, and French.
Vietnam is a member of the United Nations, ASEAN, and the World Trade Organization. The economy of Vietnam is growing rapidly, and the country is becoming a major player in the global economy.