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Home » Asia » How many states are there in Vietnam?

How many states are there in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

58 provinces.
Vietnam is divided into 58 provinces ( in Vietnamese: tỉnh), and there are 5 centrally-controlled municipalities existing at the same level as provinces: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Da Nang and Hai Phong.

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How many cities are there in Vietnam?

Vietnam has 2 cities with more than a million people, 33 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 52 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people.
Population.

Name 2021 Population
Ho Chi Minh City 3,467,331
Hanoi 1,431,270
Da Nang 752,493
Haiphong 602,695

Is Vietnam a country or state?

listen)), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is a country in Southeast Asia.

What are the 58 provinces of Vietnam?

Provinces of Vietnam map

  • Northeast. Bắc Giang (Bắc Giang Province)
  • Northwest. Điện Biên Phủ (Điện Biên Province)
  • Red River Delta. Bắc Ninh (Bắc Ninh Province)
  • North Central Coast. Hà Tĩnh (Hà Tĩnh Province)
  • South Central Coast. Quy Nhơn (Bình Định Province)
  • Central Highlands.
  • Southeast.
  • Mekong Delta.

How many regions are in Vietnam?

eight regions
The country is divided into eight regions: Northwest, Northeast, Red River Delta, North Central Coast, South Central Coast, Central Highlands, Southeast, and Mekong River Delta. Here, we will give you a guide to each of the region, and the places to visit in each.

What are the 3 biggest cities in Vietnam?

The Biggest Cities In Vietnam

Rank Biggest Cities in Vietnam Population
1 Ho Chi Minh City 8,244,400
2 Ha Noi 7,379,300
3 Hai Phong 1,946,000
4 Can Tho 1,238,300

What is Vietnam’s largest city?

Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamese Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh, formerly (until 1976) Saigon, largest city in Vietnam.

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Is Vietnam part of China?

Vietnam was brought under the control of China following the Ming dynasty’s victory in the Ming–Hồ War. The fourth period of Chinese rule ended when the Lam Sơn uprising led by Lê Lợi emerged successful. Lê Lợi then re-established an independent kingdom of Đại Việt.

Is Vietnam a poor country?

Vietnam is now defined as a lower middle income country by the World Bank. Of the total Vietnamese population of 88 million people (2010), 13 million people still live in poverty and many others remain near poor. Poverty reduction is slowing down and inequality increasing with persistent deep pockets of poverty.

What is the full name of Vietnam?

Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Formal Name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Cong Hoa Xa Hoi Chu Nghia Viet Nam).

What is Hanoi called now?

the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Hanoi has been the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam since 1976.
Hanoi.

Hanoi Hà Nội
Official name Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long – Hanoi
Criteria Cultural: (ii), (iii), (vi)
Reference 1328

What are the 3 countries that border Vietnam?

It is bordered by China to the north, the South China Sea to the east and south, the Gulf of Thailand (Gulf of Siam) to the southwest, and Cambodia and Laos to the west.

What state is Ho Chi Minh in?

Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh Saigon/Sài Gòn
Ho Chi Minh City Location within Vietnam Show map of Vietnam Show map of Southeast Asia Show all
Coordinates: 10°48′N 106°39′ECoordinates: 10°48′N 106°39′E
Country Vietnam
Region Southeast
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Which is the capital of Vietnam?

HanoiHanoi, also spelled Ha Noi, city, capital of Vietnam. The city is situated in northern Vietnam on the western bank of the Red River, about 85 miles (140 km) inland from the South China Sea.

How large is Vietnam?

331,212 km²

What’s the main religion in Vietnam?

Official statistics from the 2019 Census, also not categorizing folk religion, indicates that Catholicism is the largest (organized) religion in Vietnam, surpassing Buddhism. While some other surveys reported 45-50 millions Buddhist living in Vietnam, the government statistics counts for 6.8 millions.

What is Vietnam known for?

Vietnam is famous for its bustling Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh cities and Instagram-worthy tourist destinations like Ha Long Bay, the Mekong Delta, and Da Nang.Vietnam is also famous for the Vietnam War, historical cities, and its French-colonial architecture.

What is the etymology of Vietnam?

The term Vietnam dates from the early 19th century, when the Nguyen dynasty was founded. The Vietnamese government of this time was on very close terms with China, and the name was probably a compound derived from Dai Viet and Annam. Like the Chinese before them, modern colonial powers also avoided the term Viet.

What are Vietnam major cities?

Main Cities of Vietnam

  • Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City is the business and financial hub of Vietnam, with a prominent history.
  • Hanoi. Vietnam’s capital lies on the banks of the Red River, some 100 kilometres from its mouth.
  • Da Nang.
  • Hoi An.
  • Nha Trang.
  • Mui Ne and Phan Thiet.
  • Ha Long Bay.
  • Hue.
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Is Vietnam safe to travel?

Vietnam is a friendly and safe place to travel. With a sprinkling of common sense, your trip should be smooth and trouble free. Tourists usually complain about over-aggressive street vendors, tour operators with a bad attitude and dangerous driving.

What caused Vietnam War?

In general, historians have identified several different causes of the Vietnam War, including: the spread of communism during the Cold War, American containment, and European imperialism in Vietnam.

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About Shelia Campbell

Sheila Campbell has been traveling the world for as long as she can remember. Her parents were avid travelers, and they passed their love of exploration onto their daughter. Sheila has visited every continent on Earth, and she's always looking for new and interesting places to explore.

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