VIETNAM GED

This cave in Vietnam is the LARGEST cave in the WORLD. It is called?

• Thien Duong Cave

• Phong Nha Cave

• Son Doong Cave

• Hang En Cave

Answer explanation

This massive cave (larger than many airports) was formed over 5 million years from river water flowing over and through layers and crevices of limestone. It is one of the most impressive caves in the world. Due to its size it has its own climate and ecosystem inside it.

Which fruit is NOT among Vietnam's diverse fruit offerings?

• Durian

• Pineapple

• Apple

• Jackfruit

Answer explanation

Vietnam has many exotic fruits because of the climate and the lush fertile land. One example is this fruit called Buddha's Hands. Many people won't eat it because they consider it disrespectful to eat part of their revered sacred leader Buddha.

What is the main means of transportation in Vietnam?

• Bicycles

• Cars

• Buses

• Motorbikes

Answer explanation

Traffic accidents are a common subject when discussing transportation in Vietnam. The fact that Vietnam is listed as one of the top 10 nations with the most traffic accidents worldwide is not by chance. According to estimates from the Vietnam National Traffic Safety Committee, there were up to 17,000 injuries and 8,000 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Vietnam in 2017. These numbers are terrible and staggering for a number of reasons, including the road networks, different traffic types, and drivers' alertness. For instance, some highways include instructions that are not very clear or that are placed in places where they are not visible. Additionally, there are only a few flyover bridges on a few roads, and there is no metro system, which causes the circulation of transportation to be slow and congested with a lot of automobiles, etc.

Vietnam is the world's second largest exporter of which commodity?

• Rice

• Tea

• Cashew nuts

• Coffee

Answer explanation

Coffee was introduced to Vietnam in the 1800’s, and throughout the French Colonial period, Arabica was actually grown on many French-owned plantations. Nonetheless, due to a variety of political and economic factors (including a massive civil war and subsequent Communist prohibitions on private land ownership), Vietnam was slow to achieve any real relevance as a coffee producing nation. As of 1990, Vietnam was responsible for a tiny 1% of world coffee trade. Decades later Vietnam Vietnam is the second largest coffee producer in the world, after Brazil, and the world's top coffee exporter. In 2022/23, Vietnam produced 29.75 million bags of coffee.

What is the most common surname in Vietnam?

• Le

• Nguyen

• Pham

• Tran

Answer explanation

Origin of Vietnamese Surnames

The Vietnamese began using last names in about 111 B.C. when China conquered Vietnam. The most popular last name in Vietnam is Nguyen, which was the name of the ruling dynasty from 1802 to 1945. The people of Vietnam weren't all that attached to last names, and would frequently change them to that of the ruling family. About 40 percent of Vietnam's population is named Nguyen. 

Around 40% have this name and it is also seen around the world in other countries such as Australia and France. This is due to other people like the French colonizing Vietnam in the 19th century. The Nguyen Dynasty was feared by many and the people who didn't flee to China changed their name to Nguyen to avoid retribution or prosecution.

Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam?

• Sa Pa

• My Son Sanctuary

• Hue Imperial City

• Ha Long Bay

Answer explanation

Locally known as the “town of clouds”, Sapa is a charming treasure trove of Northwest Vietnam. At a glimpse of an eye, it effortlessly mesmerizes travelers by the beauty of iconic cascading terraced rice fields, lush valleys and emerald mountains lying side by side. The terraces in the mountains pictured here are stunning. Long ago the indigenous people set out to cultivate rice in the harsh mountainous areas. They plowed and created flat plots of land on the mountain slopes. In Sapa and other provinces of Northwestern Vietnam, terraced fields have existed for hundreds of years.

Which mountain is the highest in Vietnam?

• Marble Mountains

• Tam Dao

• Fansipan

• Ba Na Hills

Answer explanation

Fansipan Mountain is located in Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, about 9 kilometers southwest of Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province, Northwestern Vietnam. Fansipan height, reaching an elevation of 3,143 meters above sea level, proudly stands as the highest mountain in Vietnam and Indochina.

The temperature at the summit can drop to freezing point, with an average temperature of 4-6 degrees Celsius in winter, and 15-20 degrees Celsius in summer. The mountain is also known for its diverse ecosystem and rich biodiversity, with many rare species of flora and fauna found only in this region.

There is a cable car that is a feat of engineering genius that can carry people up and down the mountain but it is NOT for the faint of heart!

What is the national flower of Vietnam?

• Sunflower

• Orchid

• Lotus

• Rose

Answer explanation

In Vietnam, the Lotus flower is the national flower. It is known as the flower of the dawn and is the symbol of purity, commitment and optimism for the future. At night the flower closes and sinks underwater and rises and opens again at dawn.

Usually found in five different colors; white, red, blue, purple and pink, each kind of lotus flower has its own meaning. The white lotus is said to denote purity of the mind and spiritual perfection. The red lotus, on the other hand, stands for the heart and hence, symbolizes love, passion, compassion and the qualities akin to the original nature of the heart.

The Vietnamese people eat every part of the Lotus flower.

Which city is known as the economic hub of Vietnam?

• Hanoi

• Da Nang

• Ho Chi Minh City

• Hue

Answer explanation

Vibrating with energy, innovation and traffic – lots of traffic – Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the economic heart of Vietnam and the main hub of the southern region. It is a city with a deep past and a bright future.  This city has many well-known attractions, including the War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, and Ben Thanh Market.

The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) unified South Vietnam when Saigon fell in April 30, 1975, and that was followed by the end of the Vietnam War. Saigon was subsequently renamed Ho Chi Minh City in honour of Ho Chi Minh, one of the main founders of the Vietnamese Communist Party.

What is the traditional dress of Vietnam called?

• Kimono

• Ao Dai

• Sari

• Hanbok

Answer explanation

Vietnam’s national dress, the áo dài is one of the country’s most striking symbols of beauty. Over hundreds of years, the áo dài has evolved alongside Vietnam, going from regal to practical, humble to high fashion, and back again. The Vietnamese áo dài  is appreciated by the young and old alike.