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The Socialist Republic of Vietnam |
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Vietnam is most associated with the Vietnam War. However, this unique country so much to offer, filled with culture and beautiful natural settings. Vietnam has become a country of peace, having made great progress in re-creating its cities after the devastation of the war. Visitors will be won over by the country's exquisite scenery, great music, the delicious food, and the warm and friendly people. |
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Hanoi |
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Korean Time ? 2 Hours |
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Approximately 80,000,000 people
Vietnamese make up 89% of the population. Over 1,000,000 Chinese reside in Vietnam, followed by 60 other ethnicities including Thai, Khmers, and Chams. |
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Vietnamese: French, Chinese, English, Khmer and tribal dialects are also spoken. |
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Approximately 15,000,000 people of the Vietnamese population are Buddhist, followed by 6,000,000 Roman Catholics, and 30,000,000 people practicing the religion of their choice, such as Christianity, Confucianism, and Taoism. |
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Geography
Vietnam lies in the Indochinese Peninsula. This S shape country has a landmass of 330,363 km©÷, approximately 1.4 times the Korean Peninsula. Vietnam borders China to the north, Laos to the northwest, and Cambodia to the southwest. There are two main agricultural areas in Vietnam - the Red River Delta (15,000km©÷) in the north, and Mekong Delta (60,000km©÷) in the south. The eastern and western coastlines stretching 3,260km©÷ has over 2,860 rivers in its region.
Climate
Vietnam lies in the East Asian monsoon zone. The monsoon weather is mainly in the northern and central regions, and the southern region experiences tropical weather. The hot, dry season is from November ~ April and the hot, rainy season is from May ~ October. It rains approximately 800-1, 700mm on a daily basis during the summer typhoon season, leading to heavy flooding in certain parts of Vietnam. |
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Currency
The main units of currency in Vietnam is the Dong (d)
Bills come in denominations of 200d - 500d - 1,000d - 2,000d - 5,000d - 10,000d - 20,000d
- 50,000d.
Currency Exchanges
Korean banks do not provide currency exchange for Vietnamese Dongs. Therefore, exchange Korean currency into US Dollars, then exchange it into Dongs upon arrival in Vietnam. Foreign currency can be exchanged for dongs at the State Bank of Vietnam or a local hotel.
(3) Exchange Rates
14,077d = US$1(as of May 23, 2000)
10,000d = Approximately 800 ~ 1,000 Wons |
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Voltage: 220V / 50Hz. The voltage is not marked on outlets, but most likely 220V. Plugs with flat pins and the round 2 pin types are both used, so it's recommended travelers bring adaptors. |
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Tipping is not customary in Vietnam, but it is practiced in hotels (~ 10,000d), expensive restaurants (~ 10,000d) and for taxi service (~ 2,000d). |
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| Important Contact Information |
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Korean Embassy in Vietnam
Address: 4F, Dae Ha Business Center, 360 Kim Ma Street
Hanoi, Vietnam
Phone: 84 (country code) - 4 (city code: Hanoi) - 831-5111 / 831-5116 |
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