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Country Facts:
Mongolia vs. Vietnam

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mongolia and Vietnam by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Mongolia vs. Vietnam - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mongolia is 603 906 mi², while the surface area of Vietnam is 127 882 mi². This means that the area of Mongolia is 372% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
603 906 mi²
127 882 mi²

Coastline length

Mongolia has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Vietnam has a coastline of 2 140.0 mi.

0.0 mi
2 140.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar, with a population of about 1 372 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh, where the population is 7 981 900.

1 372 000 ppl
7 981 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mongolia is Khüiten Peak, its height is 14 350 ft. The highest peak in Vietnam is Fan Si Pan, which rises to a height of 10 312 ft.

14 350 ft
Khüiten Peak
10 312 ft
Fan Si Pan

Highest recorded temperature

In Mongolia, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.2°F and was recorded in Khongor, while in Vietnam the highest temperature was 108.9°F and was recorded in Con Cuong.

111.2°F
Khongor
108.9°F
Con Cuong

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mongolia, the lowest temperature ever measured was -68.8°F and was recorded in Uvs Lake, while in Vietnam, the lowest temperature was 21°F and was recorded in Sa Pa.

-68.8°F
Uvs Lake
21°F
Sa Pa

Society

Mongolia vs. Vietnam - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mongolia is about 3 278 290, while Vietnam is home to 97 338 579 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
3 278 290 ppl
97 338 579 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 71.1 years in Mongolia and 75.3 years in Vietnam.

71.1 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.8 years in Mongolia and 31.9 years in Vietnam.

29.8 years
31.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.93% in Mongolia and 1% in Vietnam.

0.93%
1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.2% in Mongolia and 95.8% in Vietnam.

99.2%
95.8%

Language

In Mongolia, the main language is Mongolian, and in Vietnam the primary language is Vietnamese.

mongolian
vietnamese

Religion

In Mongolia, the main religion is Buddhism; in Vietnam, the main religion is Buddhism.

buddhism
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

386 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/174
7 944 000 ppl
Ranking: 37/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mongolia: 12 362 Int$. Vietnam: 8 647 Int$.

12 362 Int$
Ranking: 106/194
8 647 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

Mongolia: Tugrik (MNT). Vietnam: Dong (VND).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MNT
Tugrik
VND
Dong

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mongolia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Vietnam: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, D).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, D

Driving side

Mongolia has right-hand traffic, Vietnam has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mongolia - June, July, August; Vietnam - January, February, March, April, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B32 USD - 39 USD
T70 USD - 101 USD
B17 USD - 22 USD
T43 USD - 57 USD

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