Where is Vietnam. Where to relax and what to look in Vietnam. Northern Islands - Cat Ba

Vietnam is an attractive country in a tourist attitude. There is also a coast, with resorts that allow you to enjoy warm marine waves and good weather for almost just a year, and many attractions that allow you to make a fascinating excursion program.

Where is and what sea is washed?

Territorial Vietnam belong Southeast Asia is located on the Indochina Peninsula. In the West, the country borders with Cambodia and Laos, in the north with China.

The Vietnamese coast extends along the eastern and southern part of the country and is washed by the South China Sea, Thai and Tonkin bays.

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Main part The resorts of the country is located in the southern part. North Vietnam is characterized by weather conditions that do not always have to resort rest, in the south there are periods of rains, but in general there much warmer Throughout the year and almost no winter.

Phanage and Muin

These resorts are located in the south of the country and specialize on beach holiday . At the same time, in Muin, Russian-speaking tourists feel, as a rule, more comfortable, as the Russian diaspora settled there, many representatives of the Russian-speaking population have their own business, there are many signs in Russian on the streets.

Nha Trang.

This resort is one of most popular And at the same time, like Muin is filled with a significant number of Russian-speaking service. Many Russians have their own restaurants, sightseeing bureaus and other firms that work in tourism and recreation.

Nyacng offers opportunities for a wide variety of recreation. Here is the wellness service, but there are many entertainment, including the famous Vietnamese diving.

Dalat.

Is an alpine resortwhich is located in the central part of Vietnam. The Vietnamese and foreigners are resting here. Moreover, the resort has a certain complaint elitism:

• a variety of golf courses;
• cozy parks and forests;
• walking by boats.

In Malat, great nature, many waterfalls and coniferous forests. Excellent conditions for measured recreation.

Fukuok and other islands

Fukuok - Magnificent resort island, where a large safari park was created quite recently. In addition, there are a lot of entertainment and a magnificent beach holiday.

Condo Island - relatively new tourist area, but deserving attention. There is excellent ecotourism. In addition to the magnificent beaches, Kondao offers:

• reserve;
• fishing;
• observation of exotic animals.

If you are not far from Halong Bay, you can pamper yourself by visits to the islands Kabbit and Tuan Chow. They offer wellness service and entertainment in combination with beach holidays.

Mountain resorts

These resorts should be noted due to the presence of mineral sources there.

In Vietnam there are many useful sources of mineral water, but the resorts nearby are relatively small.

Of course, there is no whole year old for recreation, but here's the conditions for good rest quite optimal.

Not far from Hanoi is located Ba V. - Resort with National Park. There you can enjoy:

• mud baths;
• bathing in hot water;
• wellness sessions of traditional medicine.

Not far from Hoshimin is the city of Wangtau, to whose territory resort Bin Chu.. The resort is actively developing, offers hot mineral springs and high-quality service.

We plan a budget: how much money to take in Vietnam at 7, 10, 14 days? The answer will find here.

Beach and coast

Beaches in the south Countries are suitable for resort holidays for almost the whole year. In the fall, the rainy season begins there, but warm days are still observed.

Most resorts have access to the sea with water temperature of at least twenty degrees, that is, you can always swim.

North less favored in terms of weather in winter. There really come cold (according to Vietnamese standards) and bathing in the winter is not possible.

Sights of the country

Genuine Vietnam is not only a resort holiday, but also an abundance of attractions.

In this country, many territories on which the construction of ancient civilizations and many natural beauty remained.

Besides it should be noted The remains of the colonial era, many houses in Vietnam remained from the era, when the French ruled the country.

For people from the northern countries, attractiveness have exotic entertainment:

reserves with crocodiles and other rare animals;

riding on elephants;

national parks;

fishing;

snake restaurants.

There is also at all original excursion options Such as a visit to the partisan tunnels remaining from the War in Vietnam. Halong Bay is considered one of the most beautiful spaces on the planet.

Hanoi is abundant architectural structures of different times: from the era of the development of Buddhism, to the grand structures of the times of communism. Danang attracts Marble mountains and pagodas. Famous statue Lying buddha tourists can watch in Fanthiete.

In general, quite a few attractions are concentrated on the relatively small territory of Vietnam.

Regardless of which part of the country you will go, you can make an interesting cultural program for yourself.

Interesting things, souvenirs and gifts that can be brought from Vietnam - in this article.

International Airports

Now the territory of the country includes nine international Airports but only up to four act regular flights from Russia. The biggest It is a tonguennyat, which is located in Ho Chi Minh City. Not far from the capital (45 kilometers from Hanoi) is located at Noah Bai, which attracts tourists with architecture in the style of classical Vietnamese Pagoda.

If you need to fly to Dalange, there is a private airport in three kilometers from the city. In the province of Khanhoja, Kamran is used, which is located in Nha Trang.

Tourists who are interested in holiday rest most often use Tanshonnyat airport, which is closer to others popular resorts. In the future, this airport will be used for domestic flights, and "Speedtnikov" will be serving Longthan Airport.

How easy and comfortable overcome the distance of more than 10,000 km? All secrets of the flight in Vietnam - here.

Vietnam is famous for their own paradise beaches, and go there first of all for them. However, this paradise will like and dive lovers - diving Here is one of the most cheapest in the world, but at the same time organized perfectly, and the dive sites are interesting, and you can dive throughout the year, simply changing the resorts.

Those who like excursion rest will appreciate wealth and safety historical monuments. Here and the medieval imperial citadels, and French colonial quarters, and the partisan catacombs of the Vietnamese war. And natural such a small country is striking by their grandeur: Giant Mekong Delta, the largest cave of peace Shondong, Bay 3000 Halong Islands. Excellent seasoning for vacation will be local kitchen With a pleasant french accent.

Tours in Vietnam

Popular resorts

Vietnam on the map is pulled through the meridian of the winding line. From above, in the north, the capital is located. In the center is the ancient capital of Hue, popular with sightseeing sightseeing.

Beach resorts It starts somewhat south, in Nha Trang, the most famous and popular one. Even further to the south follow, especially suitable sirphs and cater. Below, the Mekong Delta, as well as the Paris of the East, Industrial and Tourist Center begins.

In the extreme south, the countries of the sea is replaced by the Siamese bay. In him, the most borders of Cambodia, settled, the largest island of Vietnam. Paradise beaches White sand and coconut palm trees should be founded there on his West Bank.

Hotels

The level of service of hotels in Vietnam is quite high: even the hotels of category "3 stars" in their comfort and quality of service are approaching European "fours." And local "four" and especially the "five", especially when it comes to historical hotels - this is already a real luxury.

Animation for children, children's clubs and special entertainment programs are still not available in every resort hotel, information about them needs to be clarified in advance. Also, the hotels are not everywhere in the format "All Inclusive", which, by the way, is not so much and in demand. In Vietnamese resorts, you do not want to sit the clock in the hotel, when there are so many interesting and tasty around.

Come in Vietnam, you can even book the hotel in advance. In major tourist centers you can always find free rooms right in place.

Tours in Vietnam

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Weather

Currency

National currency Vietnam - Vietnamese Dong. Its value is such that as "little things" with me should have banknotes of 50,000 and 20,000 dongs to settle with the velaikash ("Siclo") or buy a glass of fresh juice. The largest bill is half a million of dong.

On a trip with you it is best to take u.S. dollars: They can be paid here as freely as the national currency. Euro does not have such a walk.

Visa

Visa in Vietnam need not For Russians who are going to come for a period of up to 15 days.

Those who plan to stay in the country longer, you need to get a visa. It is one-time and multiple, but in both cases is issued for a period of 1 or 3 months. To obtain a visa, you must collect a package of documents and contact the Consular Department of the Vietnam Embassy. The visa draws up within 5 - 7 business days. However, it is possible to arrange a visa upon arrival in any of Vietnam's main airports. It is faster, and easier.

Flights to Vietnam there and back

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What to bring from Vietnam

Even by the standards of Southeast Asia, the price of Vietnam is very low, so no one comes from here without souvenirs. Russians are often brought from Vietnam Tropical fruits, medical artichoke tea and coffee, including such an exotic and expensive variety, like "Square Luvak": it is cheaper here, as cheaper than, for example, on. Souvenir classics became serpentine wine and therapeutic tinctures on snakes, scorpions and other poisonous livelihood. Men consider them useful for their health.

Women like Vietnamese jewelry made of pearls from the island and clothing from silk. Many even order a national women's suit of Aosis, which consists of a long silk shirt and trousers. A traditional tapered hat made of palm leaves is perfect for it.

In recent years, the Government of Vietnam takes efforts so that in the consciousness of foreigners this country is not associated with the wars of the XX century. Vietnamese authorities seek to show all the culture of their country and her amazing nature. Vietnamese are very friendly people. In this country there are picturesque landscapes, delicious cuisine and excellent beaches. In addition, it is important for tourists that Vietnam is the safest country for travelers in Asia.

Geography of Vietnam

Vietnam is located on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. In North Vietnam borders with China, in the north-west - with Laos, and in the south-west - with Cambodia. In the East, this country is washed by the waters of the South China Sea. Total area of \u200b\u200bVietnam - 331,120 square meters. km, including islands, and the total length of the state border - 4,639 km.

Vietnam belongs to a lot of islands in the South China Sea. The biggest of them is the island of Fukuok.

About 80% of the territory of Vietnam occupy the mountains, however, all of them are not very high. SAMI high top In Vietnam - Mountain Fantasipa, whose height reaches 3,143 m.

On the territory of all Vietnam, the Mekong and Hongha River flows, which are considered the longest in all Southeast Asia.

Capital

The capital of Vietnam - Hanoi, in which more than 6.5 million people now live. Hanoi was built in 1010 by order of the Vietnamese emperor Li Thai.

Official language

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese, belonging to the Vitiet languages \u200b\u200bof the Austro-Insian Language Family.

Religion

About 85% of the population of Vietnam confess Buddhism, about 8% of Christians (mostly Catholics, but there are protestants).

State Device Vietnam

According to the current Constitution of 1992, Vietnam is the Socialist Republic. Her chapter is the president.

Legislative authority belongs to the Unoparable Parliament - the National Assembly (consists of 498 deputies). Deputies of the National Assembly from their composition elect the president who appoints the Prime Minister.

The 1992 Constitution suggests that the central role in the political and public life of Vietnam belongs to the Communist Party.

Climate and weather

The climate in Vietnam varies from the tropical monsoon to moderate. Big influence Moussenes are rendered to the climate in Vietnam. In Hanoi mid annual temperature The air is + 23c, in Ho Chi Minh City - + 26c, and in Hue - + 25c.

The cold season in Vietnam falls on November-April, and roast - on May-October.

Based on weather conditions, the best time to visit Northern Vietnam (Hanoi) is November-March, Middle Vietnam (Hue) - May-June, and South Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) - November-April.

Average air temperature in Hanoi, Vietnam:

January - + 17c
- February - + 18c
- March - + 20c
- April - + 24c
- May - + 28c
- June - + 30c
- July - + 30c
- August - + 29c
- September - + 28c
- October - + 26c
- November - + 22c
- December - + 19c

Sea in Vietnam

Vietnam's shores are washed by the waters of the South China Sea. In August, the sea offshore Vietnam warms up to + 29c. Coastline It is 3,444 km. It should be noted that from September to January, the Sea in Vietnam (and coastal regions) is subject to Typhnem. The rest of the time the sea in Vietnam is very calm and warm, there are many exotic fish and corals in it.

Rivers and lakes

On the territory of all Vietnam, the Mekong and Hongha River flows, which are considered the longest in all Southeast Asia. In the valleys of these rivers, the Vietnamese grow rice. So, in the Valley of Mekong under the cultivation of rice more than 10 thousand square kilometers are assigned.

History of Vietnam

The first states on the territory of the modern Vietnam appeared approximately in the third century BC. In 111 g BC The state of Vietov was part of the Chinese Empire. By the beginning of the X century, Vietnam received autonomy within the framework of the Chinese Empire.

Vietnam during the reign of Dynasty TRA reflected three invasions of the Tatar-Mongolian troops. At the same time, Buddhism became a state religion in Vietnam.

In the XVI century, the political life of Vietnam is characterized by exacerbation of the struggle for power. During this period, Vietnam covers several civil wars.

IN mid XIX. A century, its colonial policy in relation to Vietnam is activating France. As a result, Vietnam becomes a French colony (i.e. Vietnam became part of the French Indochina).

The French domination in Vietnam continued until the Second World War, when in 1941, Japanese troops invaded French Indochina. During World War II, the communist movement was widely distributed in Vietnam. As a result, in September 1945, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was formed.

Then, with the support of the United States in the south of Vietnam, the Republic of Vietnam was created. Between the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, who was helped by the USSR, and the Republic of Vietnam (the United States helped it) military actions broke out. In 1965, the United States was forced to introduce their troops into the territory of South Vietnam, because The Vietnamese communists won a number of major victories there.

The United States continued the war in Vietnam until 1973, having lost several tens of thousands of soldiers and officers killed in it. Only in 1973, according to the Paris Peace Agreement, the United States brought their troops from Vietnam.

The war for the merger of Vietnam was completed in April 1975 after the troops of Northern Vietnam entered Saigon.

In 1977, Vietnam became a member of the UN.

Culture Vietnam

Until the 1980s, most Vietnamese lived in the villages. Now in Vietnam there are already several megacities whose population exceeds more than 1 million people (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minhon, Haiphon and Kant THO).

Traditions of Vietnam hold on respect for parents and ancestors. The head of the Vietnamese family is its oldest man. Parents choose their children or husbands, based on their own ideas about what is better for their child.

However, the French brought Western values \u200b\u200bin Vietnam (individual and sexy freedom, for example), and it began to undermine the traditional lifestyle of Vietnamese. Now the Vietnam authorities seek to fight Western influence on traditional Vietnamese culture.

Art (ceramics, pottery) among the inhabitants of Vietnam appeared in the era of Neolith. Buddhism contributed to the development of ceramics (Buddhist statues were made from ceramics).

In Vietnam there are still masters who are engaged in wood carvings. We advise tourists in Vietnam to buy any items made by these masters.

Mandatory part of the life of Vietnamese are festivals. Every year there are several dozen large and small festivals in this country. The most popular of them are "Holiday Pagoda Hyong", the flower festival in Dalatte, the festival of elephants in the province of Duck Varnish, Fireworks Festival in Danang, Festival of Holy China, bulls in the doson and the beach.

Separately, you need to remember about Vietnamese New Year On the lunar calendar - Tet. By scale with this holiday in Vietnam, nothing can be compared.

Kitchen

We are confident that Vietnamese dishes will like anyone, even the most demanding traveler. When cooking, Vietnamese dishes often use lemongrass, mint, ginger, soy sauce. Traditionally, very few oils add to meals in dishes. Therefore, Vietnamese cuisine can be bolden by one of the most healthy in the world.

Main food in Vietnam - rice, vegetables, meat (pork, beef, poultry meat), fish and seafood. Note that many Vietnamese are supporters of vegetarian cuisine, adhering to Buddhist covenants.

Fo soup - rice noodles, filled with chicken broth, with green onions and fragrant herbs;
- it is a pancake with a different stuffing (meat, fish, shrimp);
- Ban Quon - Vietnamese dumplings from rice tests that make a couple;
- Bahn Trang - pancakes from rice test with various fillings;
- ka ko - fish in caramel sauce;
- ka Ran Chua - fried fish with sour-sweet sauce.

Traditional Vietnamese soft drink - green tea (tra). Chinese tea drink hot (TRA NAM) and cold (TRA DA). Green tea in Vietnam most often drink in the countryside, and black - in cities.

As for alcoholic beverages in Vietnam, we recommend trying (in moderate quantities, of course) local wine, Vodka Lua Moi (its fortress - 45 degrees), vodka HA NOI (its fortress 29.5 or 33.5 degrees), as well as Vietnamese rum.

Sights of Vietnam

The history of Vietnam has many centuries. During this time, Vietnam visited (and were expelled from there) Chinese, Japanese, French, and Americans. Many countries tried to impose their traditions and customs on Vietnam. However, despite this, Vietnam remained a distinctive country, in which there are a lot of different attractions. The top ten Vietnamese attractions, in our opinion, can enter the following:

1. Pagoda Theene Mu in Hue
2. "Pagoda on a pole" in Hanoi
3. "White Horse Temple" in Hanoi
4. "Palace of Higher Harmony" in Hue
5. "The graves of emperors" in Hue
6. Semistry Pagoda Vin-Ngy in Ho Chi Minh City
7. Towel Tower in Hanoi
8. Tunnels partisans in Ku Chi
9. Museum of Emperors Bao Tang Ku-Wat in Hue
10. Ko-Co-Co. Tower

Cities and resorts

The largest Vietnamese cities are Hanoi (more than 6.5 million people), Ho Chi Minhon (more than 7.4 million people), Haiphon, Kant THO, Danang (more than 900 thousand people), and Bien Hoa (more than 800 thousand . people).

In Vietnam, there are many excellent beach resorts on which good conditions for recreation are created, including fishing, diving and excursions. The most popular beach resorts in Vietnam - Fan Thiet, Nha Trang, Fukuok Island, Danang, Vungtau and Halong.

In recent years, foreigners have increasingly began to come to Vietnam, appreciating the beaches of this country.

Nha Trang - the beaches of this resort are recognized as one of the best in all Vietnam. This is a favorite place of divers, because In its surroundings, a lot of fish and corals. In Nha Trang there are 5 star hotels and many entertainment opportunities, including Moon Park.

Another popular beach resort In Vietnam - Fan Thiet. It is located in the 3-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh. Rich foreigners and residents of Hoshimin arrive at Cape Mui Ne Beach near Fan Theeti to relax on unusual pink dunes.

However, many tourists admit that the most the best beaches In Vietnam - on the island of Fukuok, which is located in the west of the country. Sand on Fukuoka Beaches - Small White.

It should be noted that almost every Vietnam hotel offers its guests a spa service. In Nha Trang, for example, there is a very large spa with mud-salt bath, Hanoi has a traditional medicine center, there are excellent spa hotels in Cymbore (it is located on mineral waters). In general, in Vietnam is very developed mud.

Spa treatments in Vietnam are developing in French standards, and, of course, French cosmetics are used.

Separately, mention should be mentioned about the Sapa resort located in the north-west of Vietnam. It is believed to the mountain-climatic resorts, and tourists are popular with no less than the beach resorts.

Souvenirs / Shopping

Tourists from Vietnam usually bring clothing from silk or cotton, folk crafts, Vietnamese hats, bronze Buddhist bells, traditional Vietnamese musical instruments (for example, flute and vagan), souvenirs resembling about Vietnamese-American war, tea and much more.

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Vietnam - ( official name Socialist Republic of Vietnam). The country is located along
Vietnam - (Official name of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam).
The country is located along eastern Shore Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia. The maximum length of the country from the North-West to the south-east is about 1,650 km, and the maximum width from the east in the West is about 550 km in the north and about 340 km in the south. Vietnam borders in the north with China - in the east and south there is a Tonkin bay and the South China Sea- in the south-west Siamese bay, Laos and Cambodia (campuches) are located in the west. The capital of the country is Hanoi. The country area is about 331,041 square kilometers. The population is 74,545,000 (according to 1995).
Land.
In the north of the country, a tightly populated Delta of the Red River is the main resident, where the main grain culture of the country is cultured. The red river and tributaries are regularly subjected to serious extensive floods, while being irrigating the fields and ways of transporting goods. The fertile Delta Mekong is almost four times larger than the Red River delta and is one of the main welding areas in the world. Annual floods in the Mekong Delta, unlike flooding in the Red Delta, occur regularly and increase the fertility of the Earth, bringing new Earth every year. In addition, there are plantations of sugar cane, bananas, and coconuts in the Mekong Delta. Narrow coastal plain with a length of about 1,000 km connects these two main river delta.
Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate with hot winter in the south and cold winters in the north. Annual average temperature in the north (Hanoi) -23 ° and in the south (Ho Chi Minim). - 27 °. Average annual sediments (mainly from May to October) - 1,500 - 2,000 mm. Typhunas happen in the north and southwest.
Almost one-third of the total area of \u200b\u200bthe country - under the tropical evergreen and subtropical deciduous forests of oak, beech, chestnut, pine, teak. Bamboo is widespread both in forests and along rivers. Mangrove forests are common in tidal coastal plains, and herbaceous savannats are covered with a plateau and a plateau in the south-west. Large areas are interested in barbaric methods of agriculture (deforestation and burning), also bombing and herbicides used by the US Armed Forces during the Vietnamese War, although the ruined areas subsequently subjected to recovery (recultivation). About one fifth total area of \u200b\u200bthe country is used in rural hawly.
Northern Vietnam is rich in mineral resources, especially anthracite and coal. Other minerals found in the north, including iron ore, lead, zinc, bauxite, copper, chrome ores, tungsten. tin. Small oil reserves found on the southern coast.
Currency: The national currency of Vietnam is Dong. Currently, 1 dollar is equivalent to approximately 16000 dongs. The calculation in dollars is distributed in hotels, but you will need a local currency when shopping in the store and taxi payment. IN big cities In hotels, restaurants and large stores can be calculated by credit cards. A special preference uses a credit card visa.
Electricity: Voltage in the network throughout the country 220 volts. Sometimes in hotels (especially in the southern part of the country) electrical outlets differ from European. In this case, you will be provided by the necessary adapters.
Security: Vietnam is one of the safest countries in Asia. Nevertheless, you should pay attention to the safety of personal belongings. Living in hotels, store values, documents and credit cards in safes.
At the airport: carefully keep the entrance / exit shape, filled with the entrance to Vietnam. She will need you when leaving the country. Airport Collection - The Amount of Airport Collection during flights on international flights is $ 14. The collection is not charged with children under the age of 2 years. Airport tax on flights to domestic flights Included in the fare flight Baggage Tags - Keep your luggage tags (attached to your air tickets) to control when leaving the airport luggage
The judiciary includes the Supreme People's Court in Hanoi and the lower folk courts in the provinces and major cities. The National Assembly may in special cases, for example, when the interests of national security are addressed, to create a special legal body of legal proceedings. The Supreme People's Court carries out control over the work of subordinate institutions. Representatives of national minorities are entitled to enjoy the native language in court. At the state and provincial levels and in the army there are folk inspections, each of which management prosecution officers leads to the tasks of monitoring the implementation of the law in public institutions, private organizations, military personnel and civilians. The judge's work on the processes is considering together with the Council of People's Assessers, consisting of five-nine people. There are over 10 thousand such advice in the country.
Armed Forces: everything related to the Vietnamese People's Army and other power structures is strictly classified. In November 1998, national circulation voted for the "transparency" of information in the field of public administration, after which the government developed a detailed program of familiarization of the public with issues of financing services led by him and departments (it does not concern the army, internal security bodies and party organizations). The number of military personnel in the country estimate approximately 0.5 million people, and security officers - 2 million people.
Geography
Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia and extended 1600 km along the east coast of the Indochinese Peninsula.
More than 80% of the territory of Vietnam is occupied by low and medieval mountains. The forests are covered with less than 30% of the country. In the north parallel to each other, the boulder-folded ridges of the southeastern stretcher - Hoangelnshon (with higher point Vietnam Mountain Fantastipan - 3143 m), Shusuntyotyi, Shamshao, separated by narrow, deep longitudinal valleys. Along Mountains (Chonegshon) are stretched along the western border. In the central and southern part of the country there are baseball and basalt plateau - playlock, Daklak, Lammone, Zilin, central plateau. The largest and most free rivers of Southeast Asia Hongha and Mekong finish their own flow in Vietnam, falling into the South China Sea. In the lower reaches and Delte Honghi in the north of Vietnam there is an allyuvial-dellike plain Bacbo. Here the highest population density (1,100 people / km & sup2-) and the capital of Vietnam Hanoi is located. Extensive alluvial-delta plain Nambo is located on the extreme southwest of the country in the Mekong Delta. There is also a high population density (450 people / km & sup2-) and the largest city of Ho Chi Minh City is located. A lot of small rivers flowing from the central plateau and the Annam Mountains in places of intensity to the South China Sea formed a narrow strip of accumulative seaside plains.
Vietnam is located in the field of a subeupvatory monsoon climate, but due to the large length of the country from north to south, climatic conditions There are somewhat different on its territory. Winter in the south is hot (26 ° C), in the north is cool (15 ° C), the air temperature is sometimes reduced to 1 ° C due to the penetration of cold air from China. In the mountains at an altitude of more than 1500 m, frosts occur. The regime of precipitation also changes through the territory of Vietnam. Winter dry in the south and wet in the north, and in the summer, monsoon rains water all the territory of the country. At the end of the summer and the beginning of the autumn, the coast of Vietnam is visited by the destructive power of Typhoon. 2500-3000 mm of precipitation falls on the high-passed slopes of the mountains, on the leeward - 700-900 mm.
Climate
Three regions are allocated in the country - northern with dry and soft winter and wet hot summer, central with high temperatures and humidity throughout the year and the South, whose climate is similar to the climate of the northern regions, but with higher temperatures.
In North Vietnam, the dry season lasts from November to April, while the smallest amount of precipitation falls in December-January (about 10 mm). The maximum amount of precipitation falls in July-August and varies depending on the place from 270 to 450 mm per month, and in the period from July to September, 80% of the annual precipitation amount is 1400-1700 mm. In mountainous areas, the amount of precipitation per year reaches 3000 mm. The coldest month is January with an average day of day + 18c and + 9c at night. In the mountains at the heights of more than 1500 meters in winter at night there are freezing, the snow is not excluded. In the summer months, the day of the thermometer rises to + 30-32 degrees, at night lowers up to +23. In the second half of summer and in the autumn in the northern regions of Typhoon.
In central Vietnam, in winter, daytime temperatures range from +21 to +24 degrees, night - from +15 to +18. The coldest month is January. During the summer, the air temperature remains almost unchanged - + 34c during the day and +25 with at night. By the nature of moisturizing in this region, a special area of \u200b\u200bcoastal lowlands is distinguished. They are protected from the southwestern monsoon the Mountains of Chyongshon, therefore, the maximum of precipitation Vietnam is the official name not on the summer months, as in the rest of the regions, but on the autumn. The wet months are September and October, when 400-500 mm of precipitation falls. The rainy season lasts until January. The smallest amount of precipitation falls on February-March (about 40 mm).
In the south, July and August are also in the south, but precipitation falls more - from 400 to 700 mm. It rains most often go in the day in the form of short-term showers. In January, the coldest month, the characteristic temperatures at night and during the day are respectively +21 and +30 degrees. The warmest month is April with the average night temperature + 23 ° C and day + 33 ° C.
Administrative and territorial device
Vietnam is divided into 58 provinces (Vietn. Tỉ-NH, Tin). Along with this, there are 5 cities of the central subordination that have the same status as the provinces.
Population
Vietnam is a multinational country. More than fifty four ethnic groups populate the territory of Vietnam from the Northern Highland to the southern tip of the KAA. The ethnic majority of Vietnam - Kinhi are miniature, dark-haired, having karium or black eyes of the country's indigenous residents make up a total of eighty percent of the total number of residents of Vietnam. By the way, the total number of population of Vietnam reaches eighty-two million inhabitants. Some other ethnic groups include Vietnam H'Monong, Weong, CJSC and Thai. The peoples living on the southern elevation of Vietnam include the Bakhnar tribes, Edue, M'nong, Giarai, Styeng. Each group has its own traditions and language, but Vietnamese is the most popular and most common language in Vietnam.
Religion
Population of Vietnam - Buddhists 9.3%, Catholics 6.7%, Hoa-Hao 1.5%, Kao-Dai 1.1%, Protestants 0.5%, Atheists and followers of local animistic cults 80.8%
The main religion of Vietnamese is the system of folk beliefs, the basis of which is the rituals "THO Kung Tien" (cult of ancestors), strictly executed by most residents of the country. This cult has no decorated creed, hierarchy of the clergy and social organization (communities, parishes, etc.) and, therefore, does not possess the status of a religious denomination. During the 1999 census, all persons who made it difficult to specify their confessional affiliation were recorded in the category of atheists. It should also be noted that Buddhist temples are often serving the place of departure of the ancestors, which caused another popular misconception, according to which, more than 80% of Vietnamese - Buddhists.
Economy
Vietnam exports raw oil, seafood, rice, coffee, rubber, tea, clothing and shoes ($ 57 billion in 2009). Major buyers - USA 21.4%, Japan 14.4%, China 7.3%, Australia 4.4%, Germany 4.3%.
Vietnam imports industrial products, petroleum products, fertilizers, grain, cotton, cement, motorcycles (65.1 billion dollars in 2009). Main suppliers - China 20.9%, Singapore 9.6%, Japan 9%, Taiwan 8.2%, South Korea 7.7%, Thailand 6.4%, USA 4.3%.
In the past, the USSR and Vietnam collaborated closely in different fields: agriculture, oil production, construction and science, not to mention the military-technical industry. Now many projects are closed, but the joint oil-producing enterprise "Vietsovpeetro" is still working in the city of Wangtau and the center of tropical research of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Hanoi (with departments in Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang).
For a long time, the American embargo was prevented by the economic growth of Vietnam and the excessive guardianship of the Soviet state - foreign capital in the country was not welcomed. In December 1988, the Vietnamese government adopted a law on foreign investments, which guaranteed to companies from other states that their property and profit will not be nationalized. Vietnam The official name of Vietnam was reached first of the company from the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, primarily South Korea and Australia, and then many others. And in 1997, the Parliament Vietnam allowed all provinces and districts to independently perform foreign trade operations. From January 11, 2007, Vietnam became the 150th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Holidays
Public Holidays: Tet - Week Week in January or February, the day of the commemoration of the kings of the hung (a holiday with a "floating date" - usually, in April) - April 30 - the day of the liberation of South Vietnam - May 1 - Day of Workers - May 19 - Ho birthday Shi Mini-September 2 - Independence Day (from France since 1945). Vietnamese meet their new year - Tet - on the lunar calendar, respectively, the holiday has no fixed date.
Transport
Large and small air-conditioned buses run from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minhine to all the other cities in Vietnam. Avia and railway communication between all major settlements. You can rent a car, but only with the driver, because Local car inspection does not recognize any driver's license except Vietnamese. For the rental of a motorcycle, nothing is required, except for the collateral. In cities, it is best to use a taxi. The fare in the same - $ 1-1.5 for landing and then each kilometer is 6-10 cents (depending on the class of the car). The slowest, but but the most exotic transport - velaiks, which are best suited for inspection of old quarters.
Interesting Facts
There is a legend that Vietnamese (Vigets) originated from the dragon and poultry faces.
In the city of Vungtau, in the south of Vietnam since 2002, there is an advent of the Russian Orthodox Church.
In Vietnam, not far from the city of Danang has the world's longest pendant cable car.
In the form of Vietnam reminds the Latin letter "S".

Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Viet-Nam means the "country of southern vet".

Capital Vietnam. Hanoi.

Vietnam Square. 332000 km2.

Population of Vietnam. 79939 thousand people.

Location Vietnam. Vietnam is a state in Southeast, in the East of the Indochinese Peninsula. In the north borders with, in the West - C and. In the southwest, the East and South is washed and the waters of the Siamese bay.

Administrative division of Vietnam. It is divided into 52 provinces and 3 cities of central subordination.

Form of the Board of Vietnam. Republic.

Head of State Vietnam. President, elected for a period of 5 years.

Higher legislature Vietnam. One-Paraded National Assembly, the term of office of which is 5 years.

The highest executive body of Vietnam. Government.

Large cities in Vietnam. Haiphon, Ho Chi Minh.

State language Vietnam. Vietnamese.

Religion Vietnam. 55% of the population are confess, 12% - Taoism, 10% - Catholicism, 23% - Islam, Protestantism, paganism.

Ethnic composition of Vietnam. 88% - Vietnamese, 12% - Chinese, Muong, Thais, Meo, Khmer, Mans, Cham.

Vietnam currency. Dong \u003d 100 Su \u003d 100 hao.

Flora Vietnam. About 40% of the territory is covered with tropical. Above 600-700 m in the north and 1000-1200 m in the south in mixed rainforests grow pine, broader trees (oak, beech, chestnut). Along the rivers are common bamboo. Significant sites, especially in, covered, in the south there are mangroves.

Fauna Vietnam. Animal world represented by elephants, deer, bears, tigers, leopards. Among the small are especially widespread hare, protein, monkey. There is a variety of birds and reptiles. Crocodiles, lizards and snakes live from the latter.