Key Facts about Vietnam

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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). 
• It is roughly S-shaped, running for a distance of about 1,650 km in the north-to-south directions.

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Geographical Features of Vietnam

• It is a country of tropical lowlands, rolling green hills, and densely forested mountains. 
• 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