Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia with a population of over 83 million people. It has a communist government led by the Communist Party of Vietnam, which has been the ruling party for over 75 years. Key facts about Vietnam's system of government include: - The Communist Party of Vietnam is the leading governing entity as defined in Vietnam's constitution and it directs the state and other organizations. - The National Assembly is Vietnam's unicameral legislature and it has functions like deciding political programs and strategies. - The President is Vietnam's head of state who is elected by the National Assembly and holds duties like signing laws passed by the legislature into effect.