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Vietnam

Aug. 27, 2026

Recently, the 7th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Chennai.

About Vietnam:

  • Location: It is located in the eastern portion of mainland Southeast Asia.
  • Bordering Countries: It is bordered by China (North), and Cambodia and Laos (West).
  • Maritime Boundaries: It shares a border with South China Sea (East and South), Gulf of Thailand (Southwest). 
  • Capital City: Hanoi
  • Geographical Features of Vietnam:
    • Terrain: It is a country of tropical lowlands, rolling green hills, and densely forested mountains. 
    • Climate: It is located in the tropical zone. Its climate is characterized by high temperature and humidity all year round.
    • Major Plateaus: Moc Chau Plateau, Bac Ha Plateau, Dong Van Stone Plateau.
    • Major Rivers: Red River and Mekong River both drain into the South China Sea.
    • Major Mountain: Vietnam’s principal physiographic features are the Annamese Cordillera which extends generally from northwest to southeast in central Vietnam.
    • Highest Point: Vietnam’s highest point is Phan Xi Pang.
    • Natural Resources: It is mainly abundant in antimony, phosphates, coal, manganese, rare earth elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits.

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