15 Fascinating Facts About The Vietnam Map

Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia; it is known as the easternmost country on the Indochinese peninsula. Having the shape of the letter S, Vietnam has a long coast along the South China Sea, offering beautiful Vietnamese beaches. Here is a list of 15 fascinating facts about the Vietnam map that you need to know.

#1 Fansipan Peak

The highest mountain peak is Fansipan, located in the northwest of Vietnam and also of the whole Indochina. Fansipan is sometimes dubbed the “Roof of Indochina,” filled with a cornucopia of floral and faunal varieties and species.

#2 Mekong Delta Map

The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.  This is the second largest city of Vietnam; it lies on the bank of the Red river Delta and is an old city. Up until now Hanoi has lasted for more than 1000 years.

#3 Mekong River Delta vs. Red River Delta: Which Is Bigger?

The area of the Mekong River Delta is almost three times larger than the area of the Red River Delta. However, the Red River Delta is surrounded by more urban provinces than the Mekong River Delta.

#4 Seasons In Vietnam

Northern Vietnam provinces have four-season weather, whereas Southern Vietnam provinces only experience two: rainy season and dry season. Furthermore, in more southern provinces. On your Vietnam tours you will have to deal with the weather in Vietnam; it is just so unexpected. However, I’m sure this is definitely a fun experience, right?

#5 Ho Chi Minh City

The biggest city of Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City. This is the most important commercial and industrial center of Vietnam.

#6 Administrative System Of Vietnam

There are 64 provinces and cities in the administrative system of Vietnam. Among which Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Danang, and Can Tho are the main cities.

#7 Mekong River vs. Red River: Which Is Longer?

The length of the Red River in Vietnam is two times longer than that of the Mekong River in Vietnam. However, when it comes to the total length of the two rivers, the Mekong River beats the Red River ruthlessly.

#8 Hue City

Due to the geographic location, Hue experiences the highest rain level in comparison with that of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

#9 Railroads In Vietnam

The length of the road connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is 1738 kilometers.

#10 "Neighbors" of Vietnam

Vietnam is adjacent to China, Cambodia, and Laos. When it comes to the sea, it is contiguous to that of the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Singapore, and Indonesia.

#11 The Area of Vietnam Sea

The area of the Vietnam sea is 1,000,000 km², with the coastline's length approximately 3000km.

#12 Coffee Industry

The central highlands abound in a type of dirt called "bazan," suitable for growing industrial trees such as tea, coffee beans, and cacao.

#13 Vietnam Does Have Snow

Vietnam does have snow in the winter, in highlands such as Sapa, located in northwestern Vietnam. This explains the vast increase in tourists traveling to the highlands of Vietnam these recent years. 

#14 Vietnam Does Have Coal

Most coal mines are located in Northern and Central Vietnam. Thus has been establishing mining industries in these areas.

#15 Mountains Area in Vietnam

Mountains and highlands take up three-fourths of the total area of Vietnam. Which means these places have always been offering spectacular and ideal places for you to go on your Vietnam tours.

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