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Many travelers heading to Vietnam think Ho Chi Minh City is the Capital, while others refuse to make the journey because they think Vietnam is still a war torn country.

The fighting finished a long while back and Ha Noi is definitely the Capital City of Vietnam! The country is transforming quickly into a travelers paradise and an economic power house in the region.

Vietnam’s history can date back several millions of years, the culture and history of this magical country, is nothing short of mind boggling!

Today, the countries economy is booming, standards of living slowly improving and more and more travelers are opening their eyes, minds and soul to the wonders of the Asian jewel called Ha Noi.

Ha Noi Fast Facts

• Full Name: Ha Noi (Capital of Vietnam)
• Area: 2,146 sq km (829 sq miles)
• Population: 4,000,000
• Government: Communist People's Republic
• Average Temperatures: January 17° C (62° F) / July 29° C (84° F)
• Average Annual Precipitation: 1680 mm (66 in)
• Time Zone: GMT+7 hours
• Languages: Vietnamese. Some English, Russian, German, French
• Religion: Mostly Buddhism. Others include Confucian, Hoa Hao, Muslim and Christian
• Currency: Vietnam Dong
• Electricity: 220V

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