Vietnam – Vietnam's capital is Hanoi

(Pronounced vee-et-nahm and ha-noi)

To remember the capital of Vietnam, use the following mnemonic:

The vet's arm (Vietnam) was up the cow's bottom. His hand was annoying the cow (Hanoi).

Interesting facts about Hanoi:

- Thousand-Year Capital: Hanoi is one of the world’s most ancient capitals, boasting a history spanning over a millennium that is deeply preserved within the atmospheric, temple-studded alleyways of the Old Quarter.

- Nestled Labyrinth: The bustling Old Quarter is famously organised into the “36 Streets,” a historic network where individual lanes were traditionally named after and dedicated to selling a single specific trade, such as silk, silver, or herbal medicine.

- Egg Coffee Tradition: The city is the birthplace of cà phê trứng, a unique and decadent local specialty created by whipping rich egg yolks with condensed milk and pouring the frothy mixture over dark Vietnamese robusta coffee.