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Ho Chi Minh City is the heart and soul of Vietnam. It's a bustling, dynamic and industrious centre, the largest city in the country, the economic capital and the cultural trendsetter. Yet within the teeming metropolis are the timeless traditions and beauty of an ancient culture.
This is a city that churns, ferments, bubbles and fumes. The streets, where much of the city's life takes place, are a jumble of street markets, shops, pavement cafes, stands-on-wheels and vendors selling wares spread out on sidewalks. It's impossible not to be infected by its exhilarating vibe.
Fast Facts
Population
6,063,000
Currency
Name: Vietnamese dong
Code: VND
Symbol: ₫
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Vietnamese
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +7
Country Dialing Code
+84
Weights & Measures
Metric
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