Fun & Interesting Facts About Vietnam

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Even though Vietnam is a third world country they have a literacy rate of 94%. The life expectancy rate of the Vietnamese is 75 years. Potbelly pigs are used as pets in Vietnam. At the schools, children are not called by bells instead they are called by gongs. The Dong is their form of currency and the capital city of Vietnam is Hanoi. The narrowest point of the country measures a mere 40 kilometers that is less than 25 miles across. The length of the country from north to south measures 1,000 km. Learn more about Vietnam by reading on.

In Vietnam

Vietnam is thought to be a beautiful place to visit especially its capital, Hanoi. The capital is located on the Red River banks. There is a mix of French elegance and Vietnam flavor. It is also known for being the city of lakes. There are more bikes and mopeds than there are cars in this country. Due to the lack of vehicles there is very little pollution.

Middle of Hanoi

In the middle of the capital there is a lake that is called Lake of Restored Sword. There is an island in the middle of this lake with a bridge that will carry you there. On this island, in the center, there is the Jade Mountain Temple. It was built in the 18th century. If you travel north from the lake you will stumble upon the Old Quarter. It is an antiquated little village that has restaurants, markets and cafes linning the streets.

Mekong Delta

On the Mekong Delta there is a floating market! Vegetables and fruits are peddled all day. The delta is surrounded by picturesque views of rice patties stretching off into the distance with the patches of water buffalo and the conical-hatted peasants. And beyond the fields of rice patties, in the distance the silhouette of soaring mountains tower over the land beneath them.

Interesting

To the south of Vietnam, in the Halong Bay are over 3000 chalk islands. Much of the country has flares of French architecture. The Phong Nha Ke Bang national park is about of the World Heritage Sites, as well as the Ha Long Bay. In the West Lake, which is about 9 miles in circumference, there is the wreckage of a B52 American Bomber.

(Source: yukozimo)

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