Vietnam

Geography

Main article: Geography of Vietnam

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The country is approximately 331,688 square kilometers in area, which is slightly larger than New Mexico and slightly smaller than Germany. The topography consists of hills and densely forested mountains, with level land covering no more than 20 percent. Mountains account for 40 percent, hills 40 percent, and forests 75 percent. The northern part of the country consists of highlands and the Red River Delta. Fan Si Pan, located in Lao Cai province, is the highest mountain in Vietnam (3143 m). The south is divided into coastal lowlands, Dai Truong Son (central mountains) with high plateaus, and the Mekong River Delta.

Related Topics:
Red River Delta - Fan Si Pan - Lao Cai province - Dai Truong Son - Mekong River

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The climate is tropical and monsoonal; humidity averages 84 percent throughout the year. Annual rainfall ranges from 120 to 300 centimeters, and annual temperatures vary between 5°C and 37°C.

Related Topics:
Tropical - Monsoon - Humidity

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Land boundaries: Total: 4,639 km

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Border countries: Cambodia 1,228 km, China 1,281 km, Laos 2,130 km

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