Vietnam's currency is the Vietnamese đồng (VND). The symbol for the đồng is ₫, and its ISO currency code is VND.
1 USD is approximately 24,000–25,000 VND, but exchange rates fluctuate.
Official Language SpokenThe official spoken language of Vietnam is Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt). It is the national language and is used in government, education, media, and daily communication. Vietnamese is a tonal language with six tones and is written using the Latin-based Vietnamese alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ). While ethnic minority languages exist, Vietnamese remains the primary language spoken across the country.
Population98.86 million (2023)
Weather and ClimateThe northern region experiences a monsoonal and humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) with winters typically dry and summers ranging from hot to mild. In southern and central areas, the climate is tropical monsoon with only two seasons (rainy and dry).
The Capital City, Best for: History, culture, street food Explore the Old Quarter’s bustling streets. Visit Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple Discover historical sites like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Temple of Literature
The Economic Hub, Best for: Nightlife, modern city vibes, war history Explore Ben Thanh Market & Nguyen Hue Walking Street Visit the War Remnants Museum & Cu Chi Tunnels Enjoy rooftop bars and vibrant nightlife
Beach & Adventure City, Best for: Beaches, nature, modern city life Relax at My Khe Beach & Non Nuoc Beach Visit Marble Mountains & Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge) Enjoy the Dragon Bridge show at night