Map of Vietnam – GIS Geography

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Vietnam is in southeastern Asia, along the South China Sea, the Gulf of Tonkin, and the Gulf of Thailand. It borders just three countries in Asia including China to the north, as well as Laos and Cambodia to the west.

Despite having a size of about New Mexico, it’s the 14th most populous country in the world. Additionally, it has one of the highest population densities in the world with more than 300 people per square kilometer.

The country is also known for the Vietnam War which lasted 20 years. During the war, over 3,000,000 Vietnamese and 60,000 Americans lost their lives. The capital city of Vietnam is Hanoi but its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City. Other major cities are Da Nang, Haiphong, and Bien Hoa.

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