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Recently, the 15th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Hanoi, Vietnam.
About Vietnam
- Location: It is located in the eastern portion of mainland Southeast Asia.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by China to the north, and Cambodia and Laos to the west.
- Maritime Boundaries: It shares a border with South China Sea (East and South), Gulf of Thailand (Southwest).Â
- It is roughly S-shaped, running for a distance of about 1,650 km in the north-to-south directions.
Geographical Features of Vietnam
- It is a country of tropical lowlands, rolling green hills, and densely forested mountains.Â
- Major Rivers: Red River and Mekong River both drain into the South China Sea.
- Major Mountain: Vietnam’s principal physiographic features are the Annamese Cordillera which extends generally from northwest to southeast in central Vietnam.
- Highest Point: Vietnam's highest point is Phan Xi Pang whose summit reaches 3,144 m
- Climate: It is located in the tropical zone. Its climate is characterized by high temperature and humidity all year round.
- Natural Resources: It is mainly abundant in antimony, phosphates, coal, manganese, rare earth elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits.
- Capital City: Hanoi
Source: PIB
Vietnam FAQs
Q1: What is the official language of Vietnam?
Ans: Vietnamese
Q2: What is the capital of Vietnam?
Ans: Hanoi
