Vietnam

✨ Fun Facts About Vietnam

• 🌾 Rice Bowl: Vietnam is the world's third-largest rice exporter, and rice has been grown in the Red River Delta for over 10,000 years.
• 🏯 Ancient Capital: Hoi An Ancient Town is a remarkably preserved trading port from the 15th–19th centuries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• 🛵 Motorbike Nation: Vietnam has over 45 million registered motorbikes — one of the highest rates per person in the world!
• 🌊 Ha Long Bay: Ha Long Bay features over 1,600 limestone islands rising from emerald waters — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• 🌿 Fresh Herbs: Vietnamese cuisine uses more fresh herbs per dish than almost any other cuisine — mint, coriander, basil and perilla are essential.
• ☕ Egg Coffee: Cà phê trứng (egg coffee) is a Hanoi invention — a rich, creamy brew made with whipped egg yolk, sugar and condensed milk.
• 🎍 Bamboo Country: Vietnam has over 300 species of bamboo, used in construction, cooking, clothing, and traditional art forms.
• 🥗 Vegan Tradition: Buddhist veganism (ăn chay) is widely practised in Vietnam, with many restaurants offering full vegan menus on lunar calendar days.