Vietnam what a country. Vietnam
Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Viet-nam means "land of the southern vets."
Capital of vietnam... Hanoi.
Vietnam area... 332000 km2.
Vietnam population... 79,939 thousand people
Location of Vietnam... Vietnam is a state in the Southeast, in the east of the Indochina Peninsula. In the north it borders with, in the west - with and. In the southwest, east and south it is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
Administrative divisions of Vietnam... It is divided into 52 provinces and 3 cities under the central government.
Form of government of Vietnam... Republic.
Head of State Vietnam... President elected for a term of 5 years.
Supreme Legislature of Vietnam... A unicameral National Assembly, whose term of office is 5 years.
Supreme Executive Body of Vietnam... Government.
Major cities of Vietnam... Haiphong, Ho Chi Minh City.
Official language of Vietnam... Vietnamese.
Vietnam religion... 55% of the population profess, 12% - Taoism, 10% - Catholicism, 23% - Islam, Protestantism, paganism.
Ethnic composition of Vietnam... 88% are Vietnamese, 12% are Chinese, Muong, Thais, Meo, Khmer, Man, Cham.
Vietnam currency... Dong \u003d 100 sous \u003d 100 hao.
Flora of Vietnam... About 40% of the territory is tropical. Above 600-700 m in the north and 1000-1200 m in the south, pine, broad-leaved trees (oak, beech, chestnut) grow in mixed tropical forests. Bamboo is widespread along the rivers. Significant areas, especially in, are covered, in the south there are mangroves.
Fauna of vietnam... The fauna is represented by elephants, deer, bears, tigers, leopards. Among the small ones, the hare, squirrel, and monkey are especially widespread. A variety of birds and reptiles are observed. Of the latter, crocodiles, lizards and snakes live here.
Brief country information
Independence Date
Official language
Vietnamese
Form of government
Parliamentary republic
Territory
331,210 km² (66th in the world)
Population
92 477 857 people (14th in the world)
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Timezone
Largest cities
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi
$ 276.6 billion (42nd in the world)
Internet domain
Telephone code
Vietnam - a multinational republic, the culture of which was formed under the influence of local tribes, neighboring countries and colonialists. As a result, we are faced with a modern country with a developed economy playing an important role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and in the world as a whole. Direct access to the Chinese Sea and rich nature gave impetus to the development of tourism - today Vietnam is one of the most popular countries among fans of exotic holidays.
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Highlights
The population of Vietnam, which covers an area of \u200b\u200b331,210 km², according to the latest data is about 90 million people. Representatives of ethnic groups such as Viet, Tai, Thai, Khmer and others live here. The official language in the country is Vietnamese, but English, French, and Chinese are also taught in schools, so there will be no problems with communication in big cities. Tourists also often speak Russian.
Vacationers choose Vietnam primarily for the sea and clean beaches. Also of great interest is the culture and ancient history of the country, which dates back to the 4th-3rd centuries. BC.
Brief history of the country
Modern Vietnam with its unique traditions is the result of a mixture of cultures and customs of different tribes. On its territory, powerful civilizations arose and fell into decay, which were forced all the time to restrain the raids of more powerful neighbors, including China and Mongolia.
For a long time, the country was fragmented, and only at the end of the 18th century, Vietnam, after a long civil war, became a single state under the leadership of the Nguyen dynasty. The 19th century brought a new yoke here, which this time came from Europe. Thus, France captured the entire southern part of Vietnam, and the northern and central regions were under its direct influence, albeit less tangibly. It was a French colony until the start of World War II, when it was invaded by Japan. As a result of a series of unanimous decisions of representatives of the communist movement, a coup took place in 1945, and Ho Chi Minh took power.
The Democratic Republic of Vietnam tried to establish relations with France on equal terms, but the negotiations did not lead to anything - the First Indochina War began, which lasted 9 years.
The constant growth of the influence of the Communist Party was the reason that the United States provoked the disruption of the general elections, which would have allowed the creation of a unified state. A military conflict arose, in which the forces of America and the USSR were involved. The long bloody war ended with the merger of the North and South into a single Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which was reformed in 1992 and took a course towards liberalization and democratization.
In our time, the state is rapidly developing in economic, scientific and industrial areas. The tourism sector plays a significant role.
The cities of Vietnam
All cities in Vietnam
Vietnam nature
Relatively small in area, Vietnam is distinguished by its natural and climatic diversity. In this respect, the country is clearly divided into three zones: North Vietnam (Bakbo), Central Vietnam (Chungbo) and South Vietnam (Nambo). It is this division that predetermined the internal differences in the economy and the general way of life of people in different regions of Vietnam.
Vietnam is a country of mountains and mountain plateaus. The chain of the Annam mountains (Truong Son) stretches for 1200 km from north-west to south-east, reaching an altitude of 2500-2700 m above sea level. These are not the highest mountains in Vietnam: the highest point of the country, Mount Fanshipan (3143 m), is located in the north, "occupied" by the spurs of the Yunnan Highlands. The mountains of North Vietnam are steep, with rugged slopes and narrow river valleys. Closer to the south, the Annam mountains transform into low (on average 1000 m above sea level) plateaus separating Vietnam from Laos and Cambodia. Five of these plateaus - Kontum, Pleiku, Darlak, Lamven and Zilin - are united under the general name Teingguyen, or "Western plateaus".
Plains in Vietnam stretch in the deltas of the largest rivers Mekong and Red, and also stretch in a narrow strip along the sea coast. Above sea level, the plains are raised by only 1-3 m, and some areas even lie below zero. During the period of monsoon rains, they are completely flooded with water and turn into real lakes. During typhoons, sea waves often invade the coastal areas of the plains, washing up sandy ramparts and dunes.
Climate
Although Vietnam is located south of the Northern Tropic, the average air temperature is lower than in neighboring countries lying at the same latitudes. The reason for this is the mountains, which occupy 80% of the territory of Vietnam. In addition, almost all mountain ranges in the country stretch from north to south and do not shield the country from invasions of masses of cold air from Tibet and Central Asia. As a result, in winter in the northern part of tropical Vietnam, real climatic anomalies are not uncommon, when the temperature drops to + 10 ° С and even + 5 ° С. The difference in average winter and summer temperatures in Hanoi is quite large: from + 17 ° С in winter to + 29 ° С in summer. Due to the winter “frosts”, many tropical fruits grow poorly in Bakbo, and rice yields are not as high as in the South.
The climate of Vietnam is largely determined by the winds prevailing at one time or another of the year. In summer, it is the southern and southwestern monsoons, bringing rain, and in winter, dry winds blowing from the northeast.
While North Vietnam suffers from sudden changes in air temperature, the South of the country enjoys serene warmth all year round. The difference between the lowest and highest temperatures in Nambo is only 4 degrees (+ 26 / + 30 ° C). Central Vietnam is a kind of transition zone between North and South: it is hotter here than in Bakbo and cooler than in Nambo.
The city of Dalat is considered the best and most comfortable in terms of climate: here the temperature is + 24 ° С all year round.
Vietnam is not only mountains and winds, it is also a land of water. On average, 2000-2500 mm of moisture is shed on it per year. The rains that fall in the Chungbo Mountains are especially generous. Here, the "wet" season comes much later than in the rest of Vietnam: the summer southwestern monsoon is raining down on the western, Lao slopes of the Annam mountains, and only moisture, delivered by winter winds from the Gulf of Tonkin, falls on "its" territory.
In the north, in the delta of the Red River, during the dry winter months, it is often drizzling with a specific local rain called mya poun (or dye), which is unable to really moisten the earth, but helps the plants to survive the seasonal drought on a hungry water ration.
Spring and autumn in Vietnam is a time of changing monsoons and changeable weather. In addition, in autumn, the coastal areas of Bakbo and Chung-bo are visited by typhoons one or two times annually.
Rivers and lakes
The largest rivers flow in the South and North of the country. The palm belongs to the Mekong (in Vietnamese Ky-ulong). Of the 4400 km of its total length, Vietnam accounts for the shortest section of the lower reaches, but the Vietnamese are not upset - they completely own the Father of Rivers delta. The water level in the Mekong Delta is entirely dependent on the amount of precipitation in the upper reaches of the river. If in the rainy summer months it carries out into the sea 100 thousand cubic meters of water per second, then in winter the flow decreases to 4 thousand cubic meters. The Mekong Delta is replete with muddy channels and wetlands, sometimes stretching for tens of kilometers.
Halong Bay (Hạ Long Bay)
In the northern part of the country, not far from the capital, there is one of the most picturesque bays in the world, the magnificent views of which annually attract tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world. included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is considered one of the wonders of the world. It is famous, first of all, for its limestone islands, crowned with dense vegetation. There are about three thousand of them in total, and, according to legend, these are the bends of the body of an ancient dragon trying to hide under water from the wrath of a god. By the way, this is where the famous scene of the movie "Avatar" was filmed.
The two largest islands of the bay are inhabited, there is also a large floating village - houses are built right on the water, and the only mode of transport is boats and boats.
Hoi An (Hội An)
This small fishing town in the central region of Vietnam is a favorite destination for foreign tourists. It is chosen for a visit due to its clean sandy beaches and a large number of historical and cultural attractions, visiting which will make your vacation interesting. This city is sometimes called the "open air museum" and "Vietnamese Venice". Its former glory as a major seaport is reminiscent of the canals that have survived to this day, passing through several blocks. There is a unique atmosphere here, so it is worth taking a few days to visit Hoi An.
Nha Trang
They are chosen by those who are accustomed to outdoor activities and eventful city life. This resort attracts with its 7 km long beach and clear water. Tourists who have come to Vietnam to improve their health can visit a mud bath and hot springs. Also here is one of the country's visiting cards - a pagoda with a white figure of Buddha sitting on a lotus flower.
Another reason to visit is dive centers. This resort is recognized as the best place for scuba diving - in addition to the rich animal world, divers are attracted by the coral gardens. You can see the bay from a height by purchasing a ticket for the cable car, which is the longest in the world.
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Vietnam caves
The nature of this country never ceases to amaze - besides the sights on the surface, there is also a huge number of underground wonders. Phong Nha Kebang National Park (Vườn quốc gia Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng) is a paradise for speleologists. A unique ecosystem with rare plant and bird species has been preserved here. It is surrounded by impenetrable forests and high mountains. For visiting as part of special groups, the caves of Thyendyong, Tien Son, Fongya are open. The latter is famous for its bizarre karst formations, whose names speak for themselves: "Lion", "Royal Court", "Buddha" and so on.
The highlight of the park, which was opened not so long ago, is the Sơn Đoòng Cave, recognized as the largest in the world. This is a whole underground world with rivers, lakes, vegetation.
Culture
The Viet culture originally developed as the culture of rice farmers. The main occupation of people determined the way of life, the menu of the national cuisine, the nature of holidays and entertainment. Rice, cultivated for the first time in Indochina, occupies 85% of the total arable land in Vietnam. Other food crops in Vietnam are grown only on those lands that, for some reason, are unsuitable for rice crops. The Vietnamese are familiar with about 200 varieties of this cereal - with white, yellow, reddish and even black grains. In South Vietnam, "floating" rice is grown, which yields crops in any flood: no matter how high the water rises, the ear of the plant always remains on the surface due to the rapidly stretching stem ... The most important property of rice is that its grains, covered with dense skin , can be stored for a long time in a humid climate, without the need for expensive elevators. The word "rice" for Vieta is synonymous with the word "food". If he doesn't empty at least one cup of rice while eating, no delicacies will give him the feeling of a complete, complete meal. Once upon a time in Vietnam it was even customary to greet an acquaintance with the polite phrase "Have you had a meal of rice?"
Rice checks (so called specially flooded fields) in the flat regions of the country, they form an almost continuous water surface, lined with lines of dams and roads, dotted with islets of villages. In flooded fields, fish are often bred, which brings double benefits - it not only eats, but also eats the larvae of harmful insects. There are no fences between the fields of the neighbors - they are replaced by small dams that serve as paths for the peasants. Vieta villages are not particularly picturesque, moreover, buildings are often hidden from the eyes of a stranger by trees and thickets of bamboo. At the same time, any, even the smallest, village is a cozy, harmoniously arranged and completely ordered world, where everything is in its place.
Unlike many peoples of Southeast Asia, Vieta build their traditional dwellings not on piles, but directly on the ground. Anything from split bamboo to bricks can serve as wall material. The center of the peasant estate is a residential building, to which farm buildings adjoin on both sides, forming a secluded courtyard. In front of the kitchen there are usually large vessels for water made of stone or baked clay. The main place in the master's house is considered to be the ancestral altar, decorated with lacquer tablets with the names of deceased family members and their photographs. Traditional furniture is simple and artless: a wooden chest for utensils and a few wooden bunk beds. The roof of the house rests on pillars, between which a hammock is hung for an afternoon rest. Peasants-vietas successfully replace the dining table and bedding with wicker mats. Traditional dishes are made from bamboo and clay, and in the South they are also made from coconut shells.
The traditional Vieta costume consists of a loose straight blouse with patch pockets, wide trousers, a belt and a headdress. Peasants most often sew their casual clothes from black or dark brown cotton fabric. Women's traditional clothing is called ao zai (in the south - ao ai)... This outfit consists of trousers and a straight, fitted tunic dress with a stand-up collar and deep slits on the sides. The festive joint stock company is sewn from silk fabric of bright colors and looks extremely impressive. Married Vietnamese women tie their hair in a tourniquet and wrap it around their heads, while unmarried women usually loose their hair loosely. In the heat and rain, people of both sexes wear the famous conical non hats tied under their chins. These hats, woven from palm leaves, have become the most famous symbol of Vietnam around the world. The Vietnamese, in turn, borrowed something from the Europeans. So, on the head of a village man in the north of Vietnam, you can often see a khaki headdress, introduced by the French colonialists and firmly rooted in the army.
Vietnamese cuisine
Vietnamese cuisine was formed taking into account the natural characteristics of the country, as well as under the influence of China and Japan. It is dominated by seafood, pork, nuts and legumes. Rice occupies a special place in traditional cuisine. It is used to make noodles, tortillas and "paper", which serve as the basis for many dishes.
Vieta cattle are used as draft force: meat of cows and buffaloes is rarely eaten, and milk is drunk only if it is coconut or soy. By the way, soy milk, and with it soy "curd" (known as tofu in our country) came to Vietnam from China and became widespread in the northern regions of the country. Another dish borrowed from the Chinese is noodles. She clearly came to court here: throughout the country, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, the day of a Vietnamese city dweller cannot be imagined without several cups of pho soup, consisting of broth, noodles, boiled meat, soy sprouts and herbs.
Vietnamese cuisine contains a wide variety of foods and spices - tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, beans, tapioca, peanuts, garlic, onions, sesame seeds, ginger, peppers ... Many dishes in Vietnam are prepared from bananas, while some of its varieties are good only fried or baked. Among the traditional spices, salty nyok mam sauce (better known as fish sauce) and nyok leo sauce are especially popular. The first is made from small fish fermented with salt in large clay vats. This sauce is suitable for long-term storage. In restaurants, you can often find nok cham on the table - a liquid seasoning consisting of fish sauce, garlic, vinegar, rice wine and pepper. Nyok leo is made from pork fat, liver, garlic, onions, peanuts and sesame seeds and is served with portioned dishes. In southern restaurants, tamarind and mango sauces are often offered with fish dishes.
Like the Chinese, the Vietnamese are known for their fondness for exotic foods that not every European would dare to try. Such are the pupae of the silkworm, scorpions, crickets ... Along with sea mollusks, viettes willingly eat land snails, and sea crustaceans coexist on their table with freshwater "rice crabs".
Perhaps the most famous Vietnamese dish is pancakes mute. They are prepared in the following way: a filling of pork, vegetables and spices is wrapped in the thinnest rice "paper" (banchang). A variety of steamed dishes made from glutinous rice or stuffed tapioca are very similar to it - the word "bath" is included in the names of such dishes.
You should definitely try the rice paper rolls. The filling can be any - from meat to fruit. These dishes are very satisfying, but at the same time light and healthy.
Vietnamese cuisine has prepared many surprises for tourists. Here you can taste culinary masterpieces, the names of which will shock many. However, the most daring venture to experiment and are happy to discover the taste of a baked bat, cobra salad and other delights.
Snakes - the Vietnamese have a special relationship with them. These reptiles are eaten here as freely as we have, say, chickens. Moreover, they are considered healing - for example, eating a raw cobra heart, a person gains health and longevity. In this case, the blood organ must be swallowed while it is still beating.
Another 2-3 dishes are prepared from the snake meat, which is cut right in front of the visitors. It can be rolls, soup, salad with vegetables, and fried skins. You can order such delicacies in tourist restaurants in the city center, but experienced tourists are advised to go to small cafes where locals relax. They have a special atmosphere, and prices are several tens of dollars lower. On average, such a dinner will cost from 470,000 VND (approximately $ 21) - the cost depends on the level of the restaurant and the venomousness of the snake.
If you've never tasted fried bamboo, you should definitely go to Vietnam. This dish is especially popular here, since young shoots have many useful properties. The only drawback of all this is an extremely unpleasant smell, which, by the way, can be said about many traditional dishes, including fried herring.
Another exotic animal whose meat is worth trying when traveling to Vietnam is the crocodile. It is desirable that it be a young individual - then it will be soft and juicy. Soups, salads and other delights are prepared mainly from the "loin" parts - paws and tails. The price for such a delicacy ranges from 130,000-450,000 VND, in dollars it is about $ 6-20.
There is a traditional delicacy in Vietnamese cuisine that causes an ambiguous reaction among the most fastidious foreigners. These are duck eggs with embryos. They look quite frightening, but the delicate taste compensates for external imperfections. At the same time, tourists can choose eggs in which there is more yolk, or practically filled with "meat". They are inexpensive and are sold right on the streets - this is an analogue of our fast food, only instead of pies and sandwiches - unhatched chicks.
In addition, in Vietnamese cafes specializing in national dishes, you can order dog meat, fried rats, bats with spicy sauce, sea worms, pond and pork frogs and other exotic things. Of course, before you eat any of the above, you need to make sure that the food is cooked in the correct sanitary conditions.
In a country house, food is served on a large round wicker tray with a deep plate of rice in the center. It is surrounded by cups with spices, bowls with vegetable soup and other dishes.
Whereas rural Vieta traditionally drink green tea, city dwellers prefer coffee brought to Vietnam during the era of French rule. Vietnamese coffee is excellent and it is prepared in a cafe in a very peculiar way. "Coffee maker" is a metal container with a lid, which is put on a glass. Several holes are drilled in the bottom of this device, thanks to which the steep boiling water slowly seeps into the glass through the layer of ground coffee. The resulting aromatic drink is drunk with condensed milk in the morning, and with ice cubes in the hot season.
For the Vietnamese, rice is not only food, but also the raw material for making ruou wine. This drink is especially favored by the inhabitants of the "rice baskets" - the Mekong and Red River deltas. The most common type of rice wine is village mash, which is made from boiled rice aged in an earthen vessel for three months. This drink is served on the table in a ceramic jug, closed with a lid with small holes. Bamboo tubes are inserted into them according to the number of participants in the feast. Wine is drunk through a straw straight from the jug in the center of the table. An appetizer can be dried fish or vegetable slices sprinkled with nyok mam fish sauce. Most often, tourists manage to taste such a drink in the Mekong Delta, in the vicinity of Ho Chi Minh City.
The Vietnamese are very fond of beer. In the evenings, in any street tavern, you can see people resting after work with a glass of bi-khoi - a traditional light beer sold on tap. The aluminum jug of this peculiar "malt lemonade" should be looked for under the name Bia Tuoi (bi tyoy, or "fresh beer"). Especially many of these signs can be found in Hanoi's Old City, at the corner of Ta Hien St. and Luong Ngoc Quyen St. Influenced by Europeans at the beginning of the 20th century. in the country began the production of the familiar to us lager beer, now existing in the form of various brands. The most common brands are "Tiger", "Saigon" and "333" - the latter name sounds like "ba-ba-ba" in Vietnamese.
Popular traditional soft drinks include coconut milk, iced lemon juice (tian da), and freshly squeezed orange juice (kam wata).
In Vietnam, especially in the south, there is no shortage of fruit. Along with the well-known pineapples, bananas or citrus fruits, a visit to the country gives the opportunity to taste such wonders as lychee, cherimoya, mangosteen, tamarind, papaya or the famous durian. This fruit has earned the nickname "king of fruits" due to its taste, but the smell of ripe durian peel is found by many to be disgusting. In some countries in Southeast Asia, it is strictly prohibited to enter public places with durian.
Public holidays
Vietnam has public holidays with a fixed date.
- January 1 - New Year
- February 3 - Founding Day of the Communist Party of Vietnam
- April 30 - Saigon Liberation Day
- May 1 - International Labor Day
- May 19 - Ho Chi Minh's birthday
- July 27 Day - Remembrance of the Victims of War
- September 2 - Independence Day
- December 25 - Christmas
Many major Vietnamese holidays are associated with the lunar calendar, so their dates change.
- January February. Tet Nguyen Dan (Lunar New Year), or Tet, is the main holiday. Many celebrate it for a whole week, but the official celebrations last for three days.
- January February. Dong Da - commemorates the victory over the Chinese in 1789
- March, April. Thanh Minh (Day of remembrance of the dead). Vietnamese visit the graves of deceased relatives.
- April May. Le Fat Dan is a celebration of the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.
- June July. Ching Nguyen (Day of the Wandering Souls), the second most important holiday of the year. People make offerings to the souls of the dead.
- November December. Birthday of Confucius.
- a state in Southeast Asia, located on the Indochina peninsula.
Official name of Vietnam:
Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Territory of Vietnam:
The area of \u200b\u200bthe state of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is 329560 km².
Population of Vietnam:
The population of Vietnam is over 83 million people (83,535,576 people).
Ethnic groups of Vietnam:
Officially, there are 54 nationalities in Vietnam. In practice, some small ethno-linguistic groups are combined with larger ones, and the real number of ethnic groups is noticeably higher. The official nationalities of Vietnam are grouped into 8 official groups according to language: Viet-Muong (i.e. peoples speaking the languages \u200b\u200bof the Vietnamese group of Mon-Khmer languages), Mon-Khmer (peoples speaking the other Mon-Khmer languages), Tibeto - Burmese, Chinese, Thai, Miao-Yao, Cham (peoples who speak the Cham languages) and others (includes only peoples who speak the Kadai languages), as well as foreigners.
Life expectancy in Vietnam:
The average life expectancy in Vietnam is 70.05 years (see the Rating of the countries of the world in terms of life expectancy).
Capital of Vietnam:
Hanoi.
Major cities of Vietnam:
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hanoi.
Official language of Vietnam:
Vietnamese.
Religion in Vietnam:
Freedom of religion is declared in Vietnam. The majority of the population of Vietnam are Buddhists, with a wide representation of hoa-khao (koa-kao), kaodaism and Christianity (dominated by Catholics and a small Protestant community), as well as traditional local beliefs and Islam.
Geographical location of Vietnam:
Vietnam is a state in Southeast Asia, located on the Indochina peninsula. From the east, Vietnam is washed by the South China Sea, from the west - by the Gulf of Thailand. The length of the sea coast of Vietnam is 3960 km. The territory of Vietnam includes the islands located in the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, incl. part of the Paracel Islands and the Spratly Islands. The largest of them are: Phu Quoc (568 km²), Catba (180 km²), Con Dao (50 km²).
In the north, Vietnam borders with China (the length of the border is 1,300 km), in the west - with Laos (650 km), in the southwest - with Cambodia (930 km). From north to south, Vietnam stretches for 1,650 km, from east to west for 600 km in the north, 400 km in the south and about 50 km in the central part of Vietnam.
Rivers of Vietnam:
Red river, Mekong, Black (tributary of the Red).
Administrative divisions of Vietnam:
Vietnam is divided into 59 provinces. Along with this, there are 5 cities of central jurisdiction, which have the same status as the provinces.
State structure of Vietnam:
The National Assembly of Vietnam (NA) is a unicameral supreme representative body that exercises legislative power, decides on the main issues of domestic and foreign policy of the state, and exercises supreme control over the activities of all state bodies. It elects from among the deputies the Standing Committee, the President and the Vice-President, the Council of Ministers (government), the President of the Supreme People's Court, the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Prosecutor's Office. Consists of 498 deputies elected from administrative-territorial units and from socio-political organizations and unions. Elected for 5 years, its sessions are held 2 times a year. Over 90% of the NA deputies are members of the CPV.
The Standing Committee of the National Assembly (Standing Committee of the National Assembly) is a body that constantly functions between sessions of the National Assembly.
The President of Vietnam is the head of state and represents Vietnam in the international arena.
He is elected by the National Assembly for 5 years from among the deputies, is responsible and accountable to the National Assembly. It promulgates and interprets legislative acts, and proposes to the National Assembly the candidatures of Vice President, Prime Minister, President of the Supreme People's Court and Prosecutor General. In accordance with the decision of the National Assembly or the SC, the National Assembly declares martial law, general or partial mobilization, etc. The President exercises overall command of the Armed Forces and heads the National Defense and Security Council.
The Council of Ministers is the government of Vietnam, the highest executive and administrative body of state power.
Accountable to the National Assembly, and in the intervals between sessions - to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and the President of Vietnam. The government includes 20 ministries and 6 state institutions with the status of ministries. The term of office of the head of government is 5 years.
The local government system corresponds to the administrative division of Vietnam.
Each administrative unit has a government body elected by the local population - the People's Council. The term of office of the People's Councils of provinces, cities of central jurisdiction and administrative units equivalent to them is 4 years. The term of office of the remaining councils is 2 years. The executive bodies of the People's Councils and local administrative authorities are the People's Committees.
Vietnam is famous for its paradise beaches, and go there primarily for them. However, this paradise will also appeal to diving enthusiasts - diving here it is one of the cheapest in the world, but at the same time it is well organized, and there are interesting dive sites, and you can dive all year long, simply by changing resorts.
Those who like sightseeing vacationwill appreciate the wealth and preservation of historical monuments. There are medieval imperial citadels, French colonial quarters, and guerrilla catacombs during the Vietnam War. And the natural nature of such a small country amaze with its grandeur: the giant Mekong delta, the largest cave in the world, Shondong, the bay of 3000 Halong islands. An excellent seasoning for holidays will be local kitchen with a pleasant French accent.
Vietnam Tours
Popular resorts
Vietnam on the map is stretched along the meridian by a winding line. Above, in the north, is the country's capital -. In the center is the ancient capital of Hue, popular with fans of sightseeing holidays.
Beach resorts begin a little further south, in Nha Trang, the most famous and popular of them. Further south are followed, especially suitable for surfers and kiters. Below begins the Mekong Delta, as well as the "Paris of the East", an industrial and tourist center -.
In the extreme south of the country, the sea gives way to the Gulf of Thailand. In it, on the very borders of Cambodia, the largest island of Vietnam is located. Paradise beaches with white sand and coconut palms are to be found there, on its western shore.
Hotels
The level of service of hotels in Vietnam is very high: even hotels of the category "3 stars" in their comfort and quality of service are close to the European "four". And local "fours" and even more so "fives", especially when it comes to historical hotels, is already a real luxury.
Animation for children, kids clubs and special entertainment programs are not yet available in every resort hotel, information about them needs to be clarified in advance. Also, not all hotels operate in the all-inclusive format, which, by the way, is not so much in demand. In Vietnamese resorts, you don't want to sit around the clock in a hotel when there are so many interesting and tasty things around.
You can come to Vietnam even without booking a hotel in advance. In large tourist centers, you can always find free rooms right on the spot.
Vietnam Tours
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Currency
The national currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong. Its cost is such that as a "small change" you should have banknotes of 50,000 and 20,000 dongs in order to pay off a cycle rickshaw ("Cyclo") or buy a glass of freshly squeezed juice. The largest bill is half a million dong.
It is best to take on a trip with you u.S. dollars: here you can pay with them as freely as with the national currency. The euro does not have such circulation.
Visa
Visa for Vietnam need not for Russians who are going to come for a period of up to 15 days.
Those who plan to stay in the country longer need to get a visa. It can be single or multiple, but in both cases it is issued for a period of 1 or 3 months. To obtain a visa, you must collect a package of documents and contact the consular department of the Vietnamese Embassy. The visa is issued within 5 - 7 working days. However, you can also apply for a visa upon arrival at any of the main airports in Vietnam. It is both faster and easier.
Round-trip flights to Vietnam
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What to bring from Vietnam
Even by the standards of Southeast Asia, prices in Vietnam are very low, so no one comes from here without souvenirs. Russians often bring tropical fruits, medicinal artichoke tea and coffee from Vietnam, including such an exotic and expensive variety as "kopi luwak": it is also cheaper here than, for example, on. Snake wine and medicinal tinctures on snakes, scorpions and other poisonous animals have become classic souvenir classics. Men consider them beneficial for their health.
Women love Vietnamese island pearl jewelry and silk clothing. On vacation, many even order from local dressmakers the national female aozai costume, which consists of a long silk shirt and trousers. The traditional conical palm leaf hat is perfect for him.
Vietnam is a unique country with deep and multifaceted cultural values, varied landscape, and no less varied climatic conditions.
Here you can find whatever you want:
Beautiful beaches with quartz white sand;
Majestic mountains;
Dense tropical forests;
Sand dunes;
Foothill and mountain valleys hidden from human eyes;
Wild jungle with colorful and unusual birds;
Beasts of prey that hide in dense thickets;
Warm and clean South China Sea, emerald color.
You can't resist the desire to visit here. This is where you start to wonder, where is Vietnam? The answer to this question will be quite simple.
The Republic of Vietnam, a country in Southeast Asia, is located on the Indochina Peninsula, in its easternmost part. This state is one of the most densely populated in the world. The country borders Laos from the northwest, Cambodia from the southwest, and China (PRC) in the north.
Expanding the question of where Vietnam is, it should be noted that in the south the coast of Vietnam is caressed by the warm South China Sea and the Strait of Siam, so you can export goods by sea. Some types of goods are in particular demand among countries such as the USA, Japan, Germany, China. The main exports are footwear and clothing, rice, oil, coffee, rubber, and some types of tea.
Hanoi is the capital of this state. The official language is Vietnamese, but Chinese, and a little Russian, English and French are also used.
In addition to the mainland, the state of Vietnam also includes such islands as Phucco and Con Dao.
Where is Vietnam: relief
The area of \u200b\u200bthe territory of the state is 332 thousand square kilometers. In the north of the republic lies the mountainous part of the Yunnan Highlands, and to the east of the mountainous region is the Hongha River delta. Then the Annam mountains stretched to the south, which occupied the central part of the country.
In Vietnam there are still warm mineral springs, which are located in Bin Chau, with a temperature of about + 40'C. Therefore, there are a lot of spa centers in the country that, in addition to spa treatments, also specialize in oriental massage. For deep cleansing of the skin and in cosmetology, therapeutic clay is used, which is extracted from the same mineral sources.
