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 the world's fifteenth-most populous country.
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 | History, Population, Map, Flag, Government, & Facts
WEB6 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.
10 of the best places to visit in Vietnam - Lonely Planet
WEBFeb 24, 2024 · With its rolling emerald landscapes, perfect beaches and energetic cities, Vietnam is unsurprisingly a magnet for visitors in search of an incredible travel experience. This country is teeming with attractions, so it pays to plan your trip around the places you absolutely can't miss. Where you want to go will influence whether you fly into ...
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 - The World Factbook
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Vietnam became part of French Indochina in 1887. It declared independence after World War II, but France continued to rule until its 1954 defeat by communist forces under Ho Chi MINH. Under the Geneva Accords of 1954, Vietnam was divided into the communist North and anti-communist South. Fighting erupted between the two governments shortly ...
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 War | Facts, Summary, Years, Timeline, Casualties
WEBApr 21, 2024 · The Vietnam War (1954–75) was a conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. It was part of a larger regional conflict as well as a manifestation of the Cold War.
Vietnam - The World Factbook
WEBDec 28, 2021 · Vietnam is a densely populated developing country that has been transitioning since 1986 from the rigidities of a centrally planned, highly agrarian economy to a more industrial and market based economy, and it has raised incomes substantially.
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.
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