Vietnam - Wikipedia
WebVietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of about 331,000 square kilometres (128,000 sq mi) and a population of over 100 million, making it …
Vietnam | History, Population, Map, Flag, Government, & Facts
Web4 days ago · Vietnam, country occupying the eastern portion of mainland Southeast Asia. It has a long coastline, much of which fronts on the South China Sea to the east and south. The country is bordered by the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest, Cambodia and Laos to the west, and China to the north.
Visit Vietnam: The Official Tourism Website of Vietnam
WebDiscover the highlights of Vietnam through the country's official tourism website. Plan your trip with advice on Vietnam's best destinations, what to do in Vietnam, visas for Vietnam, where to go in Vietnam, and much more.
Vietnam War | Facts, Summary, Years, Timeline, Casualties
Web3 days ago · Vietnam War, (1954–75), a protracted conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, known as the Viet Cong, against the government of South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States.
Vietnam - World Factbook Glyph
Web6 days ago · Geography - note. note 1: extending 1,650 km north to south, the country is only 50 km across at its narrowest point note 2: Son Doong in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is the world's largest cave (greatest cross sectional area) and is the largest known cave passage in the world by volume; it currently measures a total of 38.5 million cu m (about …
Vietnam country profile - BBC News
WebApr 5, 2023 · Vietnam, a one-party Communist state, has been one of south-east Asia's fastest-growing economies. It has been a unified country since 1975, when the armed forces of the Communist north seized the ...
Vietnam travel guide - Lonely Planet | Asia
WebExplore Vietnam holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Vietnam's best sights and local secrets from travel experts you can trust. Vietnam travel guide - Lonely Planet | Asia
Vietnam Facts | Britannica
WebVietnam, country occupying the eastern portion of mainland Southeast Asia. It has a long coastline, much of which fronts on the South China Sea to the east and south. The country is bordered by the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest, Cambodia and Laos to the west, and China to the north.
Vietnam - The World Factbook
WebDec 28, 2021 · Background. Ancient Vietnam was centered on the Red River Valley and was under Han Chinese rule until approximately the 10 th century. The Ly Dynasty (11 th-13 th century) ruled the first independent Vietnamese state, which was known as Dai Viet, and established their capital at Thang Long (Hanoi). Under the Tran Dynasty (13 th-15 th …
A guide to visiting Vietnam for the first time - Lonely Planet
WebAug 12, 2019 · There's a lot to love about travelling in Vietnam, which stretches from the soaring mountains and fascinating ethnic groups of the north to the endless rice… With natural splendour, dynamic cities and incredible food, Vietnam tops many bucket lists.
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