Population: 87.8 million
Capital City: Hanoi, pop. 6.7 million
Language: Vietnamese
Religion: Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity.
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND). Throughout the country, American dollars are widely accepted. Traveler's cheques are exchangeable in banks and credit cards are becoming more readily acceptable, especially in the major hotels and restaurants of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. ATMs (Automated Teller Machine) are widely available in most cities.
Time: GMT + 7 hours
Electricity: 220V with two round or flat-pin plugs.
International Dialling Code: +84