Host City
Find out about Vietnam and Da Nang, the host country and city for the 13th ASEAN School Games.
About the Host Country - Vietnam
ABOUT VIETNAM
Vietnam, also known as the Social Republic of Vietnam, is set to host the 13th ASEAN School Games. Positioned like the letter "S" on the eastern side of the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam features predominantly mountainous and hilly terrain, with a coastline extending over 3,000 kilometers. Key economic sectors in Vietnam encompass infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, and the food and agriculture industries.
FLAG
Vietnam officially adopted its flag on November 23, 1940. The red backdrop signifies revolution and sacrifice, while the golden star symbolizes the five primary societal classes in Vietnam: intellectuals, farmers, workers, entrepreneurs, and soldiers.
VIETNAM FACTS AND FIGURES
Vietnam key facts and figures
Capital | Hanoi |
Population | 96.484 million (2019 est.) |
Land Area | 331,236 km2 |
Currency | Viet Nam Dong (VND) |
National Language | Vietnamese |
Religion | Buddhist (70 – 90%) |
About the Host City - Da Nang
Da Nang ranks as the fifth-largest city in Vietnam based on municipal population. Positioned within the Midlands of Vietnam, it sits at a nearly equal distance between the northern capital of Hanoi and the southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City. This coastal metropolis boasts an extensive shoreline, making it a pivotal port city in Vietnam.
Renowned not only for its picturesque beaches but also for its strategic geographical location, Da Nang is nestled against the grand Truong Son mountains while the Son Tra Peninsula gracefully embraces the sea.
Da Nang experiences a tropical monsoon climate characterised by two distinct seasons: a typhoon and wet season spanning from September to December, followed by a dry season from January to August. The city maintains an average annual temperature of approximately 26°C.
References:
Britannica: www.britannica.com/place (opens in new tab)
Vietnam Tourism: https://vietnam.travel (opens in new tab)