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Volunteers in Vietnam
Vietnam has long been one of Asia’s best-kept travel secrets, but especially in recent years the country has developed out of its turbulent history into an intriguing and multifaceted travel destination. A land of great natural beauty, Vietnam is also a place where tradition and modern life intermingle. The opulent palaces and temples of Vietnam’s ancient cities are as much a part of the cityscape as the bright and chaotic street markets, where mopeds zip and rickshaws hurry by.
Vietnam
Information for volunteers in Vietnam
- Capital city: Hanoi
- Currency: Vietnamese Dong (1,000 = about 0.04 €)
- Climate: January 19 °C, July 30 °C (average temperature in Hanoi)
- Visa: Tourist Visa (subject to a fee), passport required
- Food: Nem ran (spring rolls), Banh cuon (rolled up rice pancakes)
- Sightseeing: Ba Be National Park, Halong Bay, Hanoi, the old imperial city of Hué, Cat Ba Island
- Population: 85.1 million
- Area: 331,690 km²
- Language: Vietnamese
- Government form: Socialist People’s Republic
You can find further information for volunteers in Vietnam at www.lonelyplanet.com.
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