Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Administrative divisions (58) provinces and 5 municipalities:

•  Northeast: Bac Giang, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lang Son, Phu Tho, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang.
•  Northwest: Dien Bien, Peace, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Son La, Yen Bai.
•  Red River Delta: Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Peace, Vinh Phuc.
•  North Central Coast: Ha Tinh, Nghe An, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thanh Hoa.
•  South Central Coast: Pacify, Binh Thuan, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Phu Yen, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai.
•  Central Highlands: Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Lam Dong.
•  Southeast: Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh.
•  Mekong Delta: An Giang, Bac Lieu, Ben Tre, Ca Mau, Dong Thap, Hau Giang, Kien Giang, Long An Soc Trang, Tien Giang, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long.

Cities, towns, and villages

• Hanoi (Hà Nội) — the capital of Vietnam and its second-largest city, a historic city with a wealth of cultural and historical sites, is a fascinating blend of East and West, with Chinese influence from centuries of dominance, and French je ne sais quoi from its colonial past. It was largely unspoiled by the modern architecture of the 1970s and 80s, and is now undergoing a rapid transformation that makes it a rising star in Southeast Asia.
• Can Tho (Cần Thơ) — is the biggest city of the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam. The name comes from "cầm thi giang", river of poems. It is also referred to as "Tay Do" meaning "western capital". The city is famous for its floating markets, Buddhist pagodas, delicious food, fresh fruit, its large student population, and welcoming atmosphere.
  Although developing fast , it retains its charm as the center of a rural area, as urban development is taking place in a rather orderly manner.
• Da Nang (Đà Nẵng) — the fifth largest city, the most important city on the central coast, it's in Central Vietnam on the South China Sea coast, midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
  The city itself has neither the atmosphere of Hanoi nor the hustle-bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, but has its share of sights and is close to the ancient cities of charming Hoi An and the imperial capital of Hue, making it a popular vacationing spot for those looking to explore the attractions of central Vietnam or soak up some rays out on the city's beaches.
• Dalat (Đà Lạt) — located in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam, was originally the playground of the French who built villas in the clear mountain air to escape the heat and humidity of the coast and of what was then called Saigon (now) officially known as Ho Chi Minh City.
• Ha Giang (Hà Giang) — is a city in the northeast region of Vietnam, on the banks of the Lô River. Its surroundings (and Hà Giang province in particular) can impress visitors with its high karst plateau, steep hills, winding roads, and ethnic diversity. It is ideal for outdoor activities such as trekking and camping. For many travelers, Hà Giang serves as the starting point for visiting the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark with its famous Hà Giang loop.
• Haiphong (Hải Phòng) — is mostly significant as the largest city at the delta of the Red River, which is northern Vietnam's main river and the first major river delta from the Chinese border, historically a source of military conflict and also the center of the largest major flat (i.e. agriculturally suitable) region in the country, and therefore a population center of political importance. Its use as a port region is ancient.
• Ho Chi Minh City (Thành Phố Hồ Chí Minh), commonly known as (Saigon) — is the largest city in Vietnam (population and area) and the former capital of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). Tourist attractions in the city are mainly related to periods of French colonization and the Vietnam War. There are several museums, and a backpackers' district.
• Hoi An (Hội An) — is a beautiful city in Vietnam, just south of Da Nang. The Old Town of Hoi An is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Vinh — role as an industrial port city led to heavy destruction by aerial bombing during the Vietnam War. As a result it has remained a drab, rather uninteresting place. However, there are some sights around such as some old citadel gates and a square which can be seenthe beaches are still worth a visit for those looking to break up the journey between Hanoi and Hue. It also makes for a good pitstop for the train journey between Hue and Hanoi as there is a recreation centre near the train station which provides some leisure activities.
• Nha Trang — is Vietnam's most famous seaside resort town, and the scuba diving centre of Vietnam. It's more lively and urban in character than other beach destinations such as Mui Ne and Phu Quoc.
• Con Dao (Côn Đảo) — is an archipelago off the southern coast of Vietnam. Con Dao is also an island of immense natural beauty with forested hills, deserted sandy beaches and extensive coral reefs making for some excellent diving.
• Cu Chi — is about 40 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City in Southern Vietnam. The Cu Chi Tunnels are an elaborate underground community made up of 250 km of tunnels and chambers below the city.
• Vietnam's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) — is the area around the former border between North and South Vietnam. Historically it was a narrow band of terrain extending from Laos to the coast, five km on either side of the Ben Hai River, roughly on the 17th parallel, north latitude. The area saw heavy fighting in the war, and ruins of old American military bases still exist. Even if you're not interested in the history, the area has some spectacular mountain scenery and rugged jungles.
• Ha Long Bay (Vịnh Hạ Long) — is in northern Vietnam, 170 km (105 mi) east of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its scenic ocean karst topography and is often included on lists of natural wonders of the world, including the UNESCO World Heritage list.
• Phú Quốc (pronounced fú-kwóg) is a large tropical Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia. It is only accessible from Vietnam. In the Gulf of Thailand 45 km west of Ha Tien on the Vietnamese mainland and 15 km south of the coast of Cambodia, Phú Quôc is ringed with some of most beautiful beaches in Vietnam and offers the best seafood in the country. The island is undergoing rapid change as high-rise resorts and other tourist amenities spring up all over the island.
• Sa Pa — located at 1,650 meters (5413 feet) above sea level in Vietnam's remote northwest mountains, Sapa is famous for both its fine, rugged scenery and also its rich cultural diversity. Sapa is an incredibly picturesque town that lies in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range near the Chinese border in northwestern Vietnam, known as "the Tonkinese Alps". Sapa and its surrounding region is host to many hill tribes, as well as rice terraces, lush vegetation, and Phan Si Păng (Fansipan), the highest peak in Vietnam.

Natural resources: phosphates, coal, manganese, rare earth elements, bauxite, offshore oil and gas deposits, timber, hydropower.