Vietnam is in Southeast Asia and is bordered by China, Laos, and Cambodia. The South China Sea lies on its Eastern coast. Vietnam has the 13th largest population in the world, with approximately 85,000,000 people. Its capital is Hanoi, and its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Vietnam has been under communist rule as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam since 1976. The National Assembly of Vietnam is its most powerful legislative branch of Government and Nguyen Tan Dung* serves as the current prime minister.
Vietnam has been the site of political disagreements and problems for several decades. However, its people have worked hard to rebuild their country and are happily on their way to better government and a stronger economy. From 2000 to 2005, Vietnam had the second fastest growing economy in the world. The average person in Vietnam make more money and are now able to spend more money in Vietnamese businesses as a result. Vietnam is the world’s largest exporter of rice and cashews.
Vietnam Profile
Language: Vietnamese, French recognized in some regions
Religions: Buddhism 86%, Roman Catholic 7%
Popular Sport: football (American soccer)
Average Money made in a Year: $3,025