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Country Facts:
Somalia vs. Vietnam

Learn about the similarities and differences between Somalia 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

Somalia vs. Vietnam - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Somalia is 246 201 mi², while the surface area of Vietnam is 127 882 mi². This means that the area of Somalia is 92.52% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
246 201 mi²
127 882 mi²

Coastline length

Somalia has a coastline of 2 071.0 mi, while Vietnam has a coastline of 2 140.0 mi.

2 071.0 mi
2 140.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Somalia is Mogadishu, with a population of about 2 120 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh, where the population is 7 981 900.

2 120 000 ppl
7 981 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Somalia is Shimbiris, its height is 8 038 ft. The highest peak in Vietnam is Fan Si Pan, which rises to a height of 10 312 ft.

8 038 ft
Shimbiris
10 312 ft
Fan Si Pan

Highest recorded temperature

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108.9°F
Con Cuong

Lowest recorded temperature

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21°F
Sa Pa

Society

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

Population

The population of Somalia is about 15 893 222, while Vietnam is home to 97 338 579 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
15 893 222 ppl
97 338 579 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 55.3 years in Somalia and 75.3 years in Vietnam.

55.3 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 18.5 years in Somalia and 31.9 years in Vietnam.

18.5 years
31.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 2.35% in Somalia and 1% in Vietnam.

2.35%
1%

Literacy

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95.8%

Language

In Somalia, the main language is Somali, and in Vietnam the primary language is Vietnamese.

somali
vietnamese

Religion

In Somalia, the main religion is Islam; in Vietnam, the main religion is Buddhism.

islam
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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7 944 000 ppl
Ranking: 37/174

Economy

GDP per capita

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8 647 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

Somalia: Somali Shilling (SOS). Vietnam: Dong (VND).

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SOS
Somali Shilling
VND
Dong

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSOSEURVND

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Somalia - January, February; 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
Do not travel
Level 4
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
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B16 USD - 21 USD
T42 USD - 57 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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