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Key Facts about Vietnam

Nov. 12, 2025

Recently, the 15th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Hanoi, Vietnam.

About Vietnam:

  • Location: It is located in the eastern portion of mainland Southeast Asia.
  • Bordering Countries: It is bordered by China to the north, and Cambodia and Laos to the
  • Maritime Boundaries: It shares a border with the South China Sea (East and South), Gulf of Thailand (Southwest). 
  • It is roughly S-shaped, running for a distance of about 1,650 km in the north-to-south
  • Geographical Features of Vietnam:
    • It is a country of tropical lowlands, rolling green hills, and densely forested mountains.
    • Major Rivers: Red River and Mekong River both drains into the South China Sea.
    • Major Mountain: Vietnam’s principal physiographic features are the Annamese Cordillera which extends generally from northwest to southeast in central Vietnam.
    • Highest Point: Vietnam's highest point is Phan Xi Pang whose summit reaches 3,144 m
    • Climate: It is located in the tropical zone. Its climate is characterized by high temperature and humidity all year round.
    • Natural Resources: It is mainly abundant in antimony, phosphates, coal, manganese, rare earth elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits.
  • Capital City: Hanoi.

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