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Country Facts:
Vietnam vs. Chile

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

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Geography

Vietnam vs. Chile - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Vietnam is 127 882 mi², while the surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi². This means that the area of Chile is 128% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
127 882 mi²
291 933 mi²

Coastline length

Vietnam has a coastline of 2 140.0 mi, while Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi.

2 140.0 mi
3 998.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh, with a population of about 7 981 900 people. In contrast, the largest city in Chile is Santiago, where the population is 5 428 590.

7 981 900 ppl
5 428 590 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Vietnam is Fan Si Pan, its height is 10 312 ft. The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, which rises to a height of 22 615 ft.

10 312 ft
Fan Si Pan
22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado

Highest recorded temperature

108.9°F
Con Cuong
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Vietnam, the lowest temperature ever measured was 21°F and was recorded in Sa Pa, while in Chile, the lowest temperature was -34.6°F and was recorded in Coyhaique Alto, Aisén.

21°F
Sa Pa
-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén

Society

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

Population

The population of Vietnam is about 97 338 579, while Chile is home to 19 116 201 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
97 338 579 ppl
19 116 201 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.3 years in Vietnam and 79.6 years in Chile.

75.3 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.9 years in Vietnam and 35.5 years in Chile.

31.9 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1% in Vietnam and 0.68% in Chile.

1%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.8% in Vietnam and 96.4% in Chile.

95.8%
96.4%

Language

In Vietnam, the main language is Vietnamese, and in Chile the primary language is Spanish.

vietnamese
spanish

Religion

In Vietnam, the main religion is Buddhism; in Chile, the main religion is Christianity.

buddhism
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

7 944 000 ppl
Ranking: 37/174
4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 51/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Vietnam: 8 647 Int$. Chile: 25 068 Int$.

8 647 Int$
Ranking: 124/194
25 068 Int$
Ranking: 60/194

Currency

Vietnam: Dong (VND). Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP).

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VND
Dong
CLP
Chilean Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Vietnam has right-hand traffic, Chile 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: Vietnam - January, February, March, April, December; Chile - January, February, 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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B15 EUR - 19 EUR
T36 EUR - 49 EUR
B40 EUR - 52 EUR
T80 EUR - 99 EUR

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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