Vietnam, officially called as the 'Socialist Republic of Vietnam' is a country situated in South East Asia.
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It is known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist Pagodas and ever so bustling cities!
FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT VIETNAM
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The country of Vietnam has a C-shape on the world map.
The length of Vietnam's coastline is 3260 kilometers.
It is an extremely long country stretching right up-to the Southern Hemisphere.
Topography
It is interesting to note the fact that there are 2 climatic zones in Vietnam.
It has a moderate climate in the North while a tropical climate in the South.
With rolling hills on one side and plain beaches on another it surely has a contrast topography.
Believe it or not, according to ancient Vietnamese Folklore, Vietnamese are known to be the descendants of the dragon!
People
The Vietnamese people belong to the Mongol Races of North and East Asia.
The majority of them belong to the Thai and Hmong group, the largest ethnic group in Vietnam.
They value family life tremendously.
Vietnamese food has a good variety of healthy food, comprising of herbs and vegetables.
Vietnamese Food
Pho is the National Dish of Vietnam and consists of rice, broth, noodles, herbs and meat.
Boiled Rice is the next popular delicacy and is eaten especially at dinner.
Vietnamese Street Food is extremely popular and is a must-try.
You can say the chefs in Vietnam are talented artists. The concept of the Ying and Yang is applied while preparing food with detailed attention to spices and temperature.
Vietnam is also home to 70 different kinds of herbs. Sauces are extremely popular in Vietnam and they use around 30 different types of them!
Trade and Exports
Vietnam is the largest exporter and importer of cashew-nuts in the world.
It is cultivated in the Southern province of the Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam.
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The second largest exports of Vietnam are Coffee and Rice.
Vietnamese culture is heavily influenced by Asian and European culture.
Culture and Traditions
A traditional Vietnamese wedding is an extremely important ritual.
It is a combination of western and eastern influences.
A very popular festival in Vietnam.
Perfume Pagoda Festival
The festival involves prayers, dance and a boat journey across a river, through a cave.
It is a quite colorful site for the visitors.
However there is nothing romantic about it! Vietnam hosts an event called as the 'Love Market' festival.
It originated from a sad story and it is a gathering for people who could not get married.
Vietnam has 50 National Musical instruments and there are rich folk songs which are sung all across the country.
Water Puppetry is another popular art form where they show the traditional scenes of Vietnamese life.
Vietnamese Clothing
According to a legend, the conical hat is worn by peasants and citizens alike. It is both a symbol of maternal love, and the history of growing rice.
The National costume of Vietnam is Ao Dai. It is a long gown with a long slit on both sides.
It is not gender specific though.
It is very popular in Vietnam and is normally worn for special occasions.
Vietnam City Facts
The Long Bien Bridge in Vietnam is built by the same person who build the Eiffel Tower, Gustav Eiffel.
The world's largest cave is located in Vietnam. Its name is Son Doong.
Imperial Citadel- Thang Long, Hanoi
Ho Dynasty Province
Complex of Hue Monuments
Halong Bay (most visited)
Hoi -an ancient town
My Son Sanctuary
Phong Nha-Ke Bang Province
Trang Landscape complex
Vietnam is Home to 8 UNESCO Sites
The Halong Bay
Best Season to visit Vietnam is March - May and September - November.