What countries does Vietnam border?

Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia and shares borders with three countries. The total length of Vietnam’s border is approximately 4,639 kilometres. To the north, Vietnam shares a border with China (1,281 km). To the west, it borders Laos (2,067 km) and Cambodia (1,137 km). The country also has a long coastline along the South China Sea, which plays a significant role in its economy through shipping and fishing industries. Vietnam’s border regions have rich cultural diversity and are strategically important due to their position in the heart of the Indo-China peninsula.