Vietnam

Formal Name: Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

Capital: Hanoi

Other Major Cities: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Danang, Hue (ancient capital) , Hoi An

Population: 78 million

Life Expectancy:

Religion: Buddhist 55%, Christian 7%,

Government: Communist/Socialist

Language(s): Vietnamese

• Hello Xin Chao
• Goodbye Chao or Hen gap lai (see you again)
• Thank you Cam On (Cam ung)

Currency: Dong

Per Capita: $480

20th Century Recap: South was part of Indochine (French territory) Split into North and South after WWII, united after fall of Saigon in 1975

Fun Fact: Cao dai religion is a home grown faith mixing

Must see sights/landmarks:

• Trading town and historically preserved Hoi An
• Ha Long Bay
• Hue Cham citadel

Useful Websites: vietnamtourism.com|