Overview
Vietnam is a country in Asia, with its capital at Hanoi.
Key facts
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Currency | VND |
About the country
Vietnam is a country in Asia.
The capital city is Hanoi.
Practical information
The currency is the VND (Dong).
The main language spoken is Vietnamese.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Vietnam by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Vietnam
Among the places worth a look in Vietnam are Buôn Ma Thuột, Cần Thơ, Biên Hòa, Qui Nhon, Haiphong, Rạch Giá, Thủ Dầu Một, Da Nang, Cà Mau and Sóc Trăng — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Vietnam usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Vietnam
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Getting around Vietnam
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.