Vietnam is a multinational country: more than fifty-four ethnic groups inhabit Vietnam from the North Highlands to the southern edge of Ka Mau. The ethnic majority of Vietnam - Kinhi - miniature, dark-haired, with brown or black eyes, the country's indigenous people make up a total of eighty percent of the total population of Vietnam. By the way, the total population of Vietnam reaches eighty-two million people. Some other ethnic groups include the H'Mong, Myong, Zao, and Thai peoples of the North Highlands of Vietnam. The peoples living in the southern highlands of Vietnam include the tribes of Bahnar, Ede, M'Nong, Giarai, and Stieng. Each group has its own traditions and language, but the most popular and widespread language in Vietnam is Vietnamese.
Vietnam attracts a harmonious combination of different cultures and a variety of natural resources: white sand beaches, mighty rocks, rainforests and mountain valleys, sand dunes and wild jungles, unusual plants and bright birds and, of course, the warm South China Sea. .
According to ancient legend, Vietnam was born the Dragon and the Fairy. And in the modern world - this is one of the favorite vacation spots of Europeans.
You can go to Vietnam not only for the sea and the sun, but also for health. The famous natural springs of Binchau with warm mineral water (+40 ° C) are open to tourists at any time of year. Almost every hotel on the coast has spa complexes with oriental massage and healing clay.
People here have maintained a very warm attitude towards Russians since the days of Soviet-Vietnamese friendship and call them "Linso" (meaning "Soviet Union"). Vietnam is considered one of the safest countries in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam, due to the long form of its territories, has a variety of climatic conditions. In northern Vietnam, there is a clear division of seasons: short winters are replaced by sunny springs, warm summers and mild autumns. In the southern part of Vietnam, concepts such as drought season and rainy season are appropriate - at this time, downpours fall regularly, usually in the evening and afternoon. The average daily temperature in Vietnam varies from twenty-two to twenty-seven degrees Celsius. In the mountainous regions of Vietnam, such as Dalat and Sapi, summer temperatures do not exceed twenty degrees, which once made these places very popular for summer vacations for Europeans in Vietnam. The existing clear differentiation of Vietnam's regions by climate and geography makes visiting Vietnam convenient at any time of the year - everyone is able to choose a holiday in Vietnam in the most comfortable climate for him.

The currency of Vietnam is the dong. The banknotes of 1985 are in circulation. Denomination-100,200,500,1000,2000,5000,10000,20000,50000,100000,500,000 dong.
Since 2004, old banknotes have been replaced by new ones with improved security features. Both old and new banknotes are accepted without restrictions. The average dollar exchange rate is $ 1 = 15,800 dong