Geography of Vietnam

Vietnam(Socialist Republic of Vietnam) easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia At latitude 8-23 degrees north At longitude 102-109 degrees east Located at the south of China and west of Hainan Island Neighboring countries : China, Thailand, Cambodia

Climate Tropical monsoon climate Average humidity = 84% throughout the year vary considerably from place to place differences in latitude marked variety in topographical relief seasonal temperatures vary only a few degrees (7 cc) on some highlands

Northern Region eg. Hanoi Humid subtropical climate May to September - wet summer November to March - dry winter temperature varies from 5 C to 37 C humidity of 1800mm/year monsoon wind usually blows from the northeast along the Chinese coast and the Gulf of Tonkin, picking up moisture

Southern Region eg. Ho Chi Minh City Tropical savanna climate seasonal division is not clear high humidity of 2000mm/year high annual temperature of between 21 and 28 C

Relief and Characteristic of Regions Terracing 梯田 Mountainous Region Eg.Northwest Central Highland Sparse population Poor economy Red River Delta (紅河三角洲) Capital Ho Nai(河內) Famous tourist attraction : Ha Long Bay(下龍灣) Major economy sector: Tourism

Relief and Characteristic of Regions Southeast Gentle relief Largest City: Ho Chi Minh City Richest city in the country Commercial Ho Chi Minh City Mekong River Delta( 湄公河三角洲 ) Gentle relief Near the coast Extensive Farmland Prosperous Fishery Floating market

Natural Hazard in Vietnam Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate Annual rainfall ranges from 1,200 to 3,000 mm two main seasons : -the rainy season -the dry season Typhoon and Flooding occurs

Impact Flood waters inundate farm land Food shortages Economic loss

Natural landscape of Vietnam Vietnam is a country of tropical lowlands, hills, and densely forested highlands, with level land covering no more than 20% of the area. Rainforests cover 75% of its area. The country is divided into the highlands and the Red River Delta in the north; and the Central mountains( 安南山脈 ), the coastal lowlands, and the Mekong Delta in the south. The region of Vietnam can be divided into: Northeast Red River Delta Highlands Central highlands Coastal lowlands Mekong Delta

Northeast Vietnam Including 11 provinces in the north of the Red River Delta Area:59538.21km² Ha long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quảng Ninh Province. The bay consists of a dense cluster of some 1,600 limestone monolithic islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation, rising spectacularly from the ocean. Karst geomorphology:the result of mildly acidic water acting on weakly soluble bedrock such as limestone or dolostone. Dong Thien Cung, Ha Long Bay

Red River Delta( 紅河三角洲 ) The Red River Delta is the flat plain formed by the Red River and its distributaries joining in the Thái Binh River( 太平江 ) in northern Vietnam. The Red River is the second largest river in Vietnam and one of the five largest rivers on the of East Asia coast. Hanoi:the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. It is located on the right bank of the Red River. Vietnam Military History Museum Hoàn Kiếm Lake 還劍湖

Coastal lowlands The narrow, flat coastal lowlands extend from south of the Red River Delta to the Mekong River basin. Including 6 provinces in the north, 5 provinces in the south, 7 provinces in the southeast and the Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City(Saigon), the largest city and economic centre of Vietnam. The average elevation is 19 metres (62 ft) above sea level.

Highlands The highlands and mountain plateaus in the north and northwest are inhabited mainly by tribal minority groups. The Annamite Range originates in the Tibetan and Yunnan regions of southwest China and forms Vietnam's border with Laos. It terminates in the Mekong River Delta north of Hồ Chí Minh City (formerly Saigon). Within the southern portion of Vietnam is a plateau known as the Central Highlands (Tây Nguyên), approximately 51,800 square kilometers of rugged mountain peaks, extensive forests, and rich soil. Central highlands

Mekong Delta The Mekong Delta, covering about 40,000 square kilometers, is a low-level plain not more than three meters above sea level at any point and criss-crossed by a maze of canals and rivers. Area:39,000 km². Mekong Delta One of the most important rice planting areas on Earth.

5-DAYS VIETNAM STUDY TOUR Sustainable Developments Chan Cheuk Hei 4D (1) Chan Siu Yip 4A (1) Chan Yiu Tung 4E (2) Chu Lam Sang 4C (5) Ng Ka Yin 4A (28) Wong Sum Yi 4C (30)

Problems Economy Environmental conservation Vietnamese livelihood

Infrastructure Economy

Urban Waste Environmental Conservation 1970s: reform and opening up policy many tourists come people throw the rubbish on street directly increase the difficulty on cleaning the garbage on the streets.

Pollution Environmental Conservation Noise & Air pollution many motorbikes & cars an increasing number of noise & air pollutant of Vietnam e.g. Hanoi( 河內 ) Ho Chi Minh City( 胡志明市 ) affect humans health eg. Asthma & lung cancers causes acid rain and low visibility

Low educational level Vietnamese Livelihood

Infrastructure Economy Build more infrastructure for trading pier trade with other regions bridge/highway lower the time for transportation Build more infrastructure for tourism domestic flight lower the travelling time between attractions (e.g. Hanoi & Ha Long Bay) railway between main cities - Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City

Urban waste Environmental Conservation Put more rubbish bins less rubbish will be thrown on the streets improve public health & international image Increase the rate of streets cleaning everyday provide job opportunities to Vietnamese reduce the amount of rubbish on the streets

Pollution Environmental Conservation encourage people to take public transports reduce the amount of air pollutants released by the motorcycles reduce noise & air pollution improve Vietnamese health prevent environmental problems eg. Acid rain, global warming, destruction of ecosystem

Pollution Environmental Conservation Standardize the gas emission( 氣體排放 ) for all engines of vehicles on the road Increase the charge on gas emission of the factories reduce the air particles released

Low educational level Vietnamese Livelihood Build more public schools popularize education Provide allowance to schools reduce the school fee ease the financial burdens of the students Provide lowly-priced refresher courses improve their working skills

Low educational level Vietnamese Livelihood Introduce scholarship provide awards of financial aid for students to further their studies help poor students with high school fees encourage students to study

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Problems 4A Chau Tsz Ting 4D Leung Hong Ching 4E Tse Chun Ho 4F Chan Ching Hei Leung Washing Yao Yun Xian

Hygiene Traffic Tourism Promotion

Hygiene 1.Charged lavatories Environment maybe polluted 2. Lack of Trashcan People may littering 3. Health Care Policies Poor health of people

Traffic 1.Not enough Highways Inconvenient for travellers to reach their destination 2.Facilities in Airport are not consummate Image will be affected 3.Transportation is bustling and disorder Traffic are jamed

Tourism Promotion 1.Facilities for tourism are not enough Quality of hotels are poor (eg: Halong Bay & Hanoi) Lack of tourist attraction Management of tourist attraction are confused 2.Cultural differences Only a few people know foreign language 3.Expensive VISA fee

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