Country Guide - Vietnam
Country Information and Travel Guide for Vietnam.
Full Name
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Capital City
Hanoi (Population 3.5 million)
Currency
Dong
Timezone(s)
GMT +7
Plug Types
Voltage: 220V
Frequency (Hz): 50Hz
For the latest travel advice on visiting Vietnam:
>> Foreign & Commonwealth Office advice for travelling to Vietnam
>> BBC Country Profile on Vietnam
To purchase guidebooks and maps for your visit to Vietnam:
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