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Overview of Vietnam: Culture, Geography, and Holidays

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with its capital in Ha Noi, has a total area of 331,212 square kilometers and a population of 101.2 million people. The national currency is the Vietnam Dong, and the country celebrates several holidays including National Day on September 2 and Lunar New Year. The majority of the population practices folk religions, with a significant portion identifying as unaffiliated, Buddhist, or Christian.

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Overview of Vietnam: Culture, Geography, and Holidays

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with its capital in Ha Noi, has a total area of 331,212 square kilometers and a population of 101.2 million people. The national currency is the Vietnam Dong, and the country celebrates several holidays including National Day on September 2 and Lunar New Year. The majority of the population practices folk religions, with a significant portion identifying as unaffiliated, Buddhist, or Christian.

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*General information:

- Name: The Socialist Republic of Vietnam


- Capital: Ha Noi
- Currency: Vietnam Dong
- Flag: red, yellow
- National flower: lotus flower
*Geography:
- Total area: 331,212 square kilometers (127,882 square miles)
- Location: in Southeast Asia
*Holiday:
- National Day: September 2
- Lunar New Year: usually in January or February
- Hùng Kings' Commemoration Day: 10th day of the 3rd lunar month.
- Reunification Day: April 30
- International Workers' Day (Ngày Quốc Tế Lao Động): May 1.
- Mid-Autumn Festival: 15th day of the 8th lunar month.
*People:
- Population: 101.2 million people
- nationality: Vietnamese
- Language: Vietnamese, ethnic minorities may speak their native languages, such as
Tay, Hmong, or Khmer…
- Religion: + About 45% of the population practices folk or traditional religions.
+ Roughly 30% identify as religiously unaffiliated.
+ 16% follow Buddhism, while 8% are Christians

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