Vietnam, officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, lies at the easternmost part of the Indochina Peninsula in the Southeast Asian region. It ranks 13th most populous country in the world with a population of more than 86 million. The Vietnam War which ended in 1975 had a great impact on the nation’s history politically and economically. Vietnam has successfully joined the World Trade Organization in 2007 and became a non-permanent member on the UN Security Council in 2008.
The country is represented by a single-party state, the Communist Party. The President of Vietnam acts as the head of state and titular commander in chief of the Vietnam military while the Prime Minister acts as the head of government and heads a council of ministries which have 3 deputy prime ministers. Vietnam has one of the most open economies in Asia with a 2-way trade of about 160% of GDP, even exceeding China and India’s rate. It remains world’s largest producer of cashew nuts and 2nd biggest exporter of rice next to Thailand. Its estimated GDP in 2006 is $280.2 billion at purchasing power parity which means that the nation is still quite a poor country. Tourism also plays a great role in contributing to the nation’s income. Over the last decades, the number of visitors have increased significantly especially in coastal regions with magnificent beaches and resorts.
Mahayana Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism have greatly influenced the culture of Vietnamese over the last centuries. Almost 85% of Vietnam’s population practice Buddhism and 8% follow Christianity. Vietnamese food is one of the world’s most craved cuisines. It uses little oil and a lot of vegetables and has mixed flavors of sugar, pepper, lime, and fish sauce. The most popular sport in the country is football followed by badminton, tennis, ping pong and chess.
About Us
P&O Ferries boasts the largest fleet of ships offering a wide range of services and facilities on ferries to France and the Continent. Passengers can book a ferry online, or with their call centre.
Families
The short hop over the channel makes family holidays in France a big favourite, and with sandy beaches, awesome nature reserves and culture-soaked cities family holidays in Spain are always ideal as well.
Onboard
The variety of facilities onboard your cheap ferry crossing will add so much more to your sense of escape and relaxation, helping you arrive at your destination totally refreshed and raring to go. P&O Ferries are more than just a car ferry operator.
France
A ferry to France with P&O give you many holiday options whether it's the cosmopolitan and romantic ambience of Paris or the laid back way of life in Provence. There is also the 'best fare sailing', providing cheap ferries for this route.
Spain
From the intimate coves of Asturias to the ancient Basque traditions of Navarra, there is so much on offer for those boarding ferries to Spain. The adventure starts as soon as you book your ferry tickets.
Amsterdam
Whether you want to wander along idyllic canals, watch the world go by in one of its numerous cafes, or explore the stunning architecture, a ferry to Amsterdam really does have something for everyone.
