Vietnam's river deltas are some of the most densely-populated parts of the world, and most of the nation's food is grown in there, in paddy fields. The Vietnamese often describe their country as a bamboo pole with a rice basket on each end. In Vietnam, heavy rain is an expected part of life. The mountainous north can have cold and frosty mornings, while the Mekong delta wakes up to equatorial sunshine. The people of Vietnam rely on two monsoons to grow their rice and crops.
Monsoon rains are heavy and are usually accompanied by strong, warm winds.
Violent typhoons are also common, especially in the middle of the country, near the port of Danang.