Geography of Vietanm

Vietnam is located in the centre of the Southeast Asian region. It lies in the eastern part of the Indochina peninsular bordering China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west and the east Sea and Pacific to the east and south. Viet Nam's coastline is 3260 kilometres long and its inland borderline measure is 3730 kilometres.

Hanoi is capital of Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh is the largest commercial centre.

Vietnam has diverse geographical structure together with hills, highlands and coastal areas are suitable for comprehensive economic zones.

Background:

Inland area: 331,688 sq km
Continental shelf area: 700,000 sq km
Population: Over 70 million
Inland co-ordinates:  Latitude 102,10 - 109,30 East Longitude 8,30 - 22,30 North  

Climate:

Vietnam is located in the tropical and temperate zone. It is characterized by a strong moon soon influence, a considerable amount of sunny days, and with a high rate of rainfall and humidity. Some places located near the tropics or in mountainous regions are endowed with a temperate climate.
Average temperatures for the year range from 22 to 27^oC. In Hanoi the average is 23^oC, in Ho Chi Minh City, 26^oC, and in the ancient capital city of Hue, 25oC.
The climate in Vietnam is divided into two distinguished seasons: the cold season (from November to April) and the hot season (from May to October). The most noticeable seasonal changes in temperature are found in the Northern provinces, where a difference of 12 degrees Celsius is possible. The difference in temperature, estimated at 3 degrees Celsius, between the two seasons in southern Vietnam is almost unnoticeable.
Four distinct seasons are most evident in the Northern provinces.