What is the Capital of Vietnam?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Vietnam is Hanoi. Vietnam is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 101,343,800. The official currency is the Vietnamese đồng and the primary language spoken is Vietnamese.
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Hanoi at a glance
| Capital city | Hanoi |
|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam (Socialist Republic of Vietnam) |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Largest city | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country population | 101,343,800 (16th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+07:00 |
| Currency | Vietnamese đồng (VND) |
| Calling code | +84 |
| Emergency number | 113 (police) / 115 (ambulance) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Vietnam
- Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia
- Beijing, capital of China
- Vientiane, capital of Laos
Vietnam in context
- Vietnam covers 331,212 km², making it the 67th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 306 people per km² ranks 29th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Cambodia, China, Laos.
- With 101,343,800 people, Vietnam holds about 14.8% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 2.2% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Vietnam is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Vietnam — FAQ
What is the capital of Vietnam?
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
Is Hanoi the largest city in Vietnam?
No — while Hanoi is the capital, the largest city in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City.
What country is Hanoi in?
Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam.
What continent is Hanoi in?
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is located in Asia.
Is Hanoi the capital of Vietnam?
Yes — Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam (official name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam).
Hanoi is the capital of which country?
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, in South-Eastern Asia.
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