·   Population: 84 million (UN, 2006)

·   Capital: Hanoi

·   Largest city: Ho Chi Minh City

·   Full name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam

·   Area: 330,991 sq km

·   Major language: Vietnamese

·   Major religion: Buddhism

·   International dialling code: +84

Viet Nam is the centre of South East Asia. It is bordered by the People’s Republic of China to the North, the Democratic Republic of Laos to the West, and the Kingdom of Campuchia to the South.

Viet Nam is a long and narrow land with gorgeous beaches, gulf, lagoons, and grottos, well-known to the World such as Phong Nha – Ke Bang, Cat Ba, Sam Son, Cua Lo. Ha Long Bay is one of the world cultural heritages recognized by Unessco. Besides, it is tropical climate that has diversified fauna and flora of rare and specious species. Some primeval forests have been re-established into National Reservation Park like Cuc Phuong ( Ninh Binh), Cat Tien ( Dong Nai ) available for eco-tours.

Viet Nam has its own rich and distinctive cultural characters because of diversified eco– system. There 54 ethnic minorities groups. Therefore, traditional and religious holidays of each group are normally celebrated at certain times of the year. This has made a strong impression at visitors, especially foreign visitors.

Viet Nam in its long history has experienced many wars and invasions. As a result, many dynasties were alternated. Among the dynasties, Hue is the former citadel of which hidden beauty attracts many foreign visitors to Viet Nam.

In 1975, Viet Nam gained completely victory for reunification of the country. And Viet Nam is now widening cooperation relationship with most countries all over the world for peace, development, and prosperity. Image of a beautiful country and a hospitable peoples is gradually improved in the eyes of visitors.