Vietnam

History

7th century BCVăn Lang was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Vietnam deep historical roots.

3rd century BCÂu Lạc was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Vietnam deep historical roots.

111 BCHan's annexation was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Vietnam deep historical roots.

939Vietnam became independent from China, marking a key step in modern statehood.

1428Regaining independence restored Vietnam's own statehood after foreign domination.

1802Nguyễn's unification was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Vietnam deep historical roots.

1883Protectorate Treaty was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Vietnam deep historical roots.

1945A declaration of independence was issued, making sovereignty the central political claim.

CapitalHanoi

Population101.3M

Area331,212 km2

CurrencyVietnamese &amp;amp;#196;?&amp;amp;#225;&amp;amp;#187;?ng

Plan a visit Find events Understand Vietnam

RegionSoutheast Asia / Indochina

LanguageVietnamese

Time zoneICT (UTC+7)

Drives onRight

Ha Long Bay: UNESCO World Heritage bay of 1,600 limestone karst islands emerging from emerald water.
Hoi An: UNESCO-listed ancient port town of lantern-lit canals, tailors, and fusion cuisine.
Hanoi Old Quarter: 36 guild streets of French colonial architecture, street food, and the Temple of Literature.