Vietnam

Vietnam, officially Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is a country in Southeast Asia, located on the Indochina Peninsula. It borders China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and has a long coastline along the South China Sea and the Gulf of Tonkin. The capital is Hanoi, while the largest city is Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Vietnam has a rich and complex history, with cultural influences from China, France (as a former French colony), and the United States, following the Vietnam War. Vietnamese culture is known for its distinctive cuisine, traditional music, and performing arts. Vietnam's economy is rapidly growing, with an emphasis on industrialization and export. The country is also famous for its breathtaking landscapes, including Ha Long Bay and the mountains of the Sapa region. Population of Vietnam from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 95.5 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 96.2 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 96.9 million inhabitants. Capital (Hanoi): Population in 2020: About 8.1 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Ho Chi Minh City: ~8.9 million Hanoi: ~8.1 million Hai Phong: ~2.0 million Da Nang: ~1.1 million Bien Hoa: ~1.1 million Nha Trang: ~420,000 Can Tho: ~1.2 million Vung Tau: ~520,000 Hue: ~455,000 Vinh: ~490,000 Administrative Divisions: Vietnam is divided into 58 provinces and 5 municipalities. Some provinces include: An Giang, Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu, Bắc Giang, Bắc Kạn, Bạc Liêu, Bắc Ninh. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $245.2 billion. 2019: About $261.9 billion. 2020: About $271.2 billion. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.2%. 2019: Approximately 2.0%. 2020: Approximately 2.3%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 3.5%. 2019: Approximately 2.8%. 2020: Around 3.2%.