Vietnam
Location
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Phone Code
+84
Domain
.vn
Driving Side
right
License Plates
White with black text
Road Signs
Blue direction signs
Power Lines
Concrete poles with distinctive cross-arms
Architecture
French colonial influence, tube houses
Street View
Google car is white/black with camera on top
Additional Identifiers
Vietnamese text, motorbikes, conical hats
Language & Text Examples
Latin-based alphabet with many diacritics: ă, â, đ, ê, ô, ơ, ư and tone marks (à, á, ả, ã, ạ). Very distinctive with multiple marks on single letters.
Regional Characteristics
Northern Vietnam (Hanoi) Region of Vietnam
Landscape
Red River delta, karst formations, urban Hanoi
Vegetation
Rice paddies, bamboo, tropical vegetation
Architecture
French colonial in Hanoi, traditional villages
Climate
Four seasons, cooler winters than south
Distinctive Features
Conical hats, karst landscapes, more traditional
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Northern Vietnam (Hanoi) region of Vietnam.
Central Vietnam Region of Vietnam
Landscape
Coastal plains, mountains inland, historic cities
Vegetation
Tropical vegetation, rice paddies, beaches
Architecture
Imperial architecture in Hue, historic Hoi An
Climate
Hot and dry in summer, rainy season
Distinctive Features
Historic sites, narrower coastal plain, distinctive culture
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Central Vietnam region of Vietnam.
Southern Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) Region of Vietnam
Landscape
Mekong Delta, flat plains, urban Ho Chi Minh City
Vegetation
Lush tropical vegetation, coconut palms, rice paddies
Architecture
Modern in HCMC, traditional Mekong houses
Climate
Tropical monsoon, hot year-round
Distinctive Features
Mekong Delta, more modern, American influence
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Southern Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) region of Vietnam.
Highland Vietnam Region of Vietnam
Landscape
Mountains, plateaus, terraced hillsides
Vegetation
Coffee plantations, pine forests at higher elevations
Architecture
Ethnic minority villages, French hill stations
Climate
Cooler due to elevation, distinct seasons
Distinctive Features
Ethnic minorities, coffee plantations, cooler climate
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Highland Vietnam region of Vietnam.