Asia > Vietnam
Vietnam (Vietnamese: Việt Nam), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is the easternmost nation on the Indochinese Peninsula. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, and Cambodia to the southwest. On the country`s east coast lies the South China Sea. With a population of over 85 million, Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world. The country is listed among the "Next Eleven" economies; according to government figures GDP, growth was 8.17% in 2006, the second fastest growth rate among countries in East Asia and the fastest in Southeast Asia.
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Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Travel Advice for Vietnam [more]
Frequently updated advice covering safety and security, health, local laws and customs and entry requirements.
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Vietnam
Frequently updated advice covering safety and security, health, local laws and customs and entry requirements.
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Vietnam
British Embassy - Vietnam Travel Advice [more]
Frequently updated advice on health, laws and customs, safety and security and entry requirements.
http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1064573175215
Frequently updated advice on health, laws and customs, safety and security and entry requirements.
http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1064573175215
CDC Health Information [more]
Official U.S. government health and medical information for travel in Southeast Asia, including vaccination recommendations and reference materials. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/seasia.htm
Official U.S. government health and medical information for travel in Southeast Asia, including vaccination recommendations and reference materials. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/seasia.htm
Etravelphotos.com - Vietnam [more]
Personal photograph collections of traveller Tony Costa.
http://www.etravelphotos.com/vietnam.html
Personal photograph collections of traveller Tony Costa.
http://www.etravelphotos.com/vietnam.html
Lonely Planet World Guide: Destination Vietnam [more]
Extracts from the guide book. History, attractions, culture, events, and getting there.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/vietnam/
Extracts from the guide book. History, attractions, culture, events, and getting there.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/vietnam/
U.S. State Department: Travel Advisories, Vietnam [more]
Consular information sheet including travel advice, warnings and other information.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/vietnam.html
Consular information sheet including travel advice, warnings and other information.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/vietnam.html
Vietnam Tourism [more]
Official tourism site of the Vietnamese government. Tour programs, attractions, entertainment, history, religion, industry, museums, and other information.
http://www.vietnamtourism.com/
Official tourism site of the Vietnamese government. Tour programs, attractions, entertainment, history, religion, industry, museums, and other information.
http://www.vietnamtourism.com/