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Most visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies tended by women in conical hats.
There are some divine beaches along the coast, while inland there are soaring mountains, some of which are cloaked by dense, misty forests. Vietnam also offers an opportunity to see a country of traditional charm and rare beauty rapidly opening up to the outside world.
Travel Warning: Cholera Risk
There have been cases of cholera reported recently in Vietnam's northern and southern provinces. Travellers should take care not to consume food that might be contaminated, or that has been prepared in uncertain hygienic conditions.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Population
81,624,700
Currency
Name: Vietnamese dong
Code: VND
Symbol: ₫
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Vietnamese
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +7
Country Dialing Code
+84
Weights & Measures
Metric
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