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Vietnam Neighboring Countries

Vietnam is located in South-Eastern Asia (Asia), with its capital in Hanoi. The official language is Vietnamese. The currency is Vietnamese đồng.

What are the neighboring countries of Vietnam? Vietnam shares land borders with 3 countries. These Vietnam neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Vietnam at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Vietnam neighboring countries are: Laos, China and Cambodia. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Vietnam and its border countries. The map highlights Vietnam in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Vietnam

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Vietnam?

Vietnam shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Vietnam?

The neighboring countries of Vietnam are: Laos, China and Cambodia.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Vietnam?

Countries in Asia with 3 land borders: Palestine, Oman, Indonesia, North Korea, Cambodia, Malaysia.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Vietnam?

Countries in Asia with more than 3 land borders: Laos, Turkey, China, Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Uzbekistan, Iran, and 12 more....

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Vietnam?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 3 land borders: Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, and 11 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Vietnam?

The capitals of countries bordering Vietnam are:
  • Laos: Vientiane
  • China: Beijing
  • Cambodia: Phnom Penh

What are the country codes of Vietnam's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Vietnam's neighbors are:
  • Laos: LA (ISO 2) / LAO (ISO 3)
  • China: CN (ISO 2) / CHN (ISO 3)
  • Cambodia: KH (ISO 2) / KHM (ISO 3)