Culture
What is the main mode of transportation?
motorbikes/motorcycles
What is the most effectively grown crop in Vietnam due to the tropical climate?
rice
What European country colonized Vietnam?
France
What is one of Vietnam's most popular drinks?
iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá)
Instead of having a rabbit as one of the zodiacs, the Vietnamese zodiac has which animal?
cat
What is the most popular sport?
soccer (football)
What neighbouring country is located north of Vietnam?
China
What country ruled Vietnam for approx. 1000 years?
Chinese Rule
Due to the colder climate in Northern Vietnam, there are fewer spices available. Therefore, instead of using chilli to produce spicy flavours, what do they use?
black pepper
When is National Independence Day?
September 2nd
How many tones are there in the Northern dialect?
six
What body of water is located at the south-western coast?
Gulf of Thailand
What year did France begin to colonize Vietnam?
1857
What two Vietnamese dishes is in the Oxford Dictionary?
phở and bánh mì
What does sinh tố bơ mean?
avocado smoothie
How many officially recognized ethnic groups are there?
54
What major city plays an important role in the agriculture and fishery industries?
Cần Thơ
What year did French Colonialism end?
1954
What desserts does Chè encompass?
Sweet soups, pudding, & beverages
Which two neighbouring countries are located to the left of Vietnam?
Laos and Cambodia
What is the population?
~100,000,000 (101,830,283)
What are the two main areas in Northern Vietnam?
mountainous highlands and flat lowlands
What culture was the foundation for Vietnamese culture?
Dong Son Culture
What are the five native fruits of Vietnam?
pomelo, longan, lychee, mango, jackfruit
What major cite is a major port city, serving as an international trading hub?
Hải Phòng