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Country Facts:
Nepal vs. Vietnam

Learn about the similarities and differences between Nepal 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

Nepal vs. Vietnam - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Nepal is 56 827 mi², while the surface area of Vietnam is 127 882 mi². This means that the area of Vietnam is 125% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
56 827 mi²
127 882 mi²

Coastline length

Nepal 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 Nepal is Kathmandu, with a population of about 975 453 people. In contrast, the largest city in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh, where the population is 7 981 900.

975 453 ppl
7 981 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Nepal is Mount Everest, its height is 29 029 ft. The highest peak in Vietnam is Fan Si Pan, which rises to a height of 10 312 ft.

29 029 ft
Mount Everest
10 312 ft
Fan Si Pan

Highest recorded temperature

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108.9°F
Con Cuong

Lowest recorded temperature

In Nepal, the lowest temperature ever measured was -49°F and was recorded in Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha, while in Vietnam, the lowest temperature was 21°F and was recorded in Sa Pa.

-49°F
Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha
21°F
Sa Pa

Society

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

Population

The population of Nepal is about 29 136 808, while Vietnam is home to 97 338 579 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
29 136 808 ppl
97 338 579 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 72.1 years in Nepal and 75.3 years in Vietnam.

72.1 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 25.3 years in Nepal and 31.9 years in Vietnam.

25.3 years
31.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.81% in Nepal and 1% in Vietnam.

0.81%
1%

Literacy

Literacy is 67.9% in Nepal and 95.8% in Vietnam.

67.9%
95.8%

Language

In Nepal, the main language is Nepali, and in Vietnam the primary language is Vietnamese.

nepali
vietnamese

Religion

In Nepal, the main religion is Hinduism; in Vietnam, the main religion is Buddhism.

hinduism
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

539 000 ppl
Ranking: 120/174
7 944 000 ppl
Ranking: 37/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Nepal: 4 007 Int$. Vietnam: 8 647 Int$.

4 007 Int$
Ranking: 156/194
8 647 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

Nepal: Nepalese Rupee (NPR). Vietnam: Dong (VND).

Tools: Currency Calculator
NPR
Nepalese Rupee
VND
Dong

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Nepal has left-hand traffic, Vietnam has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Nepal - October, November; 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2
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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).
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
B16 USD - 20 USD
T50 USD - 71 USD
B18 USD - 23 USD
T43 USD - 58 USD

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