Vietnam Geography
What is the capitol of Vietnam?
Hanoi
What is the name of the famous Vietnamese soup made with rich broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs, and beef or chicken?
Pho
Known locally as Tết, this major holiday is celebrated with family reunions, red envelopes, and fireworks
Lunar New Year
What is the most widely spoken language in Vietnam?
Vietnamese
Vietnam is the world's top producer and exporter of this small, crescent-shaped nut
Cashew
Can you name three cities in Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hue, ...
What is the name of the Vietnamese sandwich, served on a French-style baguette, stuffed with savory meats and pickled vegetables?
Bánh Mì
During Tết, adults give children lucky money wrapped in small envelopes of this bright color
Red
What is the population of Vietnam?
102.3 million people
Vietnamese is a "tonal" language, meaning the pitch of your voice changes a word's meaning. Vietnamese uses this number of distinct tones
6
What is the old name of Ho Chi Minh City?
Saigon
Vietnamese coffee is famously sweetened with this canned dairy product poured over ice
Sweetened Condensed Milk
The most popular form of personal transportation on the streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is this two-wheeled vehicle
Motorbike, Scooter, Moped
What is the most common surname in Vietnam?
Nguyen
Unlike many neighboring Asian languages that use characters, modern written Vietnamese uses a modified version of this alphabet
The Latin (or Roman) Alphabet
Name 2 of the 3 the countries that border Vietnam
Cambodia, Laos, China
Made from fermented fish and salt, this essential liquid seasoning is used in almost every Vietnamese meal
Fish Sauce
Crucial for farming rice paddies, this large horned farm animal is widely seen as a symbol of hard work in rural Vietnam
Water Buffalo
Which is the largest city in Vietnam and what is it's population?
Ho Chi Minh City: ~10.5 million to 14 million
How do you say thank you in Vietnamese?
Cảm ơn
What is the largest river in Vietnam?
The Mekong River
These light, healthy appetizers are wrapped in translucent rice paper and packed with shrimp, herbs, and vermicelli noodles
Spring Rolls
This iconic straw hat shaped like a cone is worn across Vietnam to protect workers from sun and rain
Nón Lá
What is the birthrate of Vietnam?
1.9
How do you say hello in Vietnamese?
Xin chào