Vietnam
(photo: Tourism Information Technology Center-TITC)
Forget the Vietnam you may have seen in the war movies – it is not nearly as wet and miserable as they might have you believe, especially considering that by and large they were not even shot in the country. Vietnam is a friendly country with dense forests as well as inviting beaches and picturesque villages. A less commercial alternative to Thailand.
Vietnam: Essential information
Capital – Hanoi
Major cities - Nha Trang, Da Nang and Saigon
Places of interest – Hoi An, Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi Tunnels
Time Zone – GMT +7
Language – Vietnamese
To learn the basics of Vietnamese visit
www.seasite.niu.edu
Vietnam currency - Vietnam uses the Vietnam Dong.
Approximate exchange rate:One pound is worth around VND27,650.
For up-to-date exchange rates see:
www.xe.com/ucc