Background

Xin Chao Vietnam!

Welcome to this land full of gusto and friendly locals known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Lying on the eastern part of the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam has an unique land shape of the letter “S”. It shares borders with the Chinese to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, the East Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the east and south.


Due to elongated shape, Vietnam is influenced by both tropical monsoon climate as well as temperate climate at mountainous areas as well as regions near the tropics. There are generally 2 seasons, the cold season occurs from November to April and the hot season from May to October. The distinct 4 seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter, can also be observed particularly at the northern provinces.


With a land area of 331,211.6 sq. km, it is one of the most populous country in the world carrying a population of around 87 millions of people. With Hanoi as its capital, Vietnam is divided into 63 provinces and cities. Some other major cities that will be covered in this portfolio particularly includes Saigon, Hue, Cantho City and more.


Credits & references:
http://www.visit-mekong.com/vietnam/people.htm
http://www.vietnamtourism.com/e_pages/news/index.asp