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Neighboring Countries of Vietnam

Q: Which is the longest border of Vietnam?

The longest land border of Vietnam is with Laos (2,161 km); the shortest is with Cambodia (1,158 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Vietnam?

The land borders of Vietnam total 4,616 km. By number of neighbours Vietnam ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Vietnam shares land borders with 3 countries: Laos (2,161 km), China (1,297 km) and Cambodia (1,158 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#87 of 236)

4,616 km

Total land borders

3,444 km

Coastline

331,210

Area in km²

Vietnam
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Vietnam

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Vietnam citizens
Laos	2,161 km	Vientiane	Visa-free · 30 days
China	1,297 km	Beijing	Visa required
Cambodia	1,158 km	Phnom Penh	Visa-free · 30 days

Laos accounts for 47% of Vietnam's 4,616 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Vietnam

Location

Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and South China Sea, as well as China, Laos, and Cambodia

Area

331,210 km² — about three times the size of Tennessee; slightly larger than New Mexico

Terrain

Low, flat delta in south and north; central highlands; hilly, mountainous in far north and northwest

Climate

Tropical in south; monsoonal in north with hot, rainy season (May to September) and warm, dry season (October to March)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Fan Si Pan 3,144 m. Lowest: South China Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 398 m.

Natural resources

Antimony, phosphates, coal, manganese, rare earth elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits, timber, hydropower, arable land

Natural hazards

Occasional typhoons (May to January) with extensive flooding, especially in the Mekong River delta

Good to know

Note 1: extending 1,650 km (1,025 mi) north to south, the country is only 50 km (31 mi) across at its narrowest point note 2: Son Doong in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is the world's largest cave (greatest cross-sectional area) and is the largest known cave passage in the world by volume at 38.5 million cu m (about 1.35 billion cu ft); it connects to Thoong cave, but not yet officially -- when recognized, it will add an additional 1.6 million cu m; it is so massive that it contains its own jungle, underground river, and localized weather system, with clouds forming inside the cave and spewing from its exits

Neighbours of Vietnam's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 3 neighbours in Asia

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Vietnam

How many countries border Vietnam?

Vietnam shares land borders with 3 countries: Laos (2,161 km), China (1,297 km) and Cambodia (1,158 km).

Which is the longest border of Vietnam?

The longest land border of Vietnam is with Laos (2,161 km); the shortest is with Cambodia (1,158 km).

Is Vietnam landlocked?

No. Vietnam has 3,444 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Vietnam?

The land borders of Vietnam total 4,616 km. By number of neighbours Vietnam ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Vietnam citizens can visit 2 of 3 neighbouring countries visa-free: Laos and Cambodia.

What is the highest point of Vietnam?

Fan Si Pan 3,144 m. The lowest point is South China Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).