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___ Viet NamDestination Viet Nam, this page is about many aspects of this south-east asian nation. Find comprehensive information about Viet Nam in its diversity: its geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.Read newspapers from Viet Nam and find extensive travel and tourism information.
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Socialist Republic of Vietnam | Viet Nam |
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 Flag of Vietnam Background: France occupied all of Vietnam by 1884. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by communist forces under Ho Chi MINH, who took control of the north. US economic and military aid to South Vietnam grew through the 1960s in an attempt to bolster the government, but US armed forces were withdrawn following a cease-fire agreement in 1973. Two years later North Vietnamese forces overran the south. Economic reconstruction of the reunited country has proven difficult as aging Communist Party leaders have only grudgingly initiated reforms necessary for a free market. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Cambodia, China, Laos related countries: France, United States |
 Official Name: Quoc hoi nuoc cong hoa xa hoi chu nghia Viet Nam short form: Viet Nam int'l long form: Socialist Republic of Vietnam int'l short form: Vietnam ISO Country Code: vn Time: Local Time = UTC +7h Actual Time: Mon-May-12 23:21 Capital City: Hanoi (Ha Noi) Other Cities: Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon; 5.4 million), Hai Phong (1.8 million), Can Tho (1.1 million), Da Nang (720 000) Government: Type: Communist Party-dominated constitutional republic. Independence: 2 September 1945. New constitution: 15 April 1992. Geography: Location: Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Tonkin and South China Sea. Area: 331 114 sq. km. (127 243 sq. mi.) Terrain: Varies from mountainous to coastal delta. Climate: Tropical monsoon. People: Nationality: Vietnamese. Population: 83.5 million. Ethnic Groups: Vietnam is a multi-nationality country with 54 ethnic groups. Viet (Kinh) (87%), Chinese (3%), Tay, Thai, Muong, Hoa, Khmer, Nung, other mountain people. Religions: Buddhism, Hoa Hao, Cao Dai, Christian, animism, Islam. Languages: Vietnamese (official), English (increasingly favored as a second language), some French, Chinese, and Khmer, mountain area languages. Literacy: 91% Natural resources: Phosphates, coal, manganese, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits, forests, hydropower. Agriculture products: Paddy rice, coffee, fish and seafood, rubber, cotton, tea, pepper, soybeans, cashews, sugar cane, peanuts, bananas, poultry. Industries: Food processing, garments, shoes, machine-building, mining, cement, chemical fertilizer, glass, tires, oil, coal, steel, paper. Exports partners: USA 19.8%, Japan 13.7%, China 8.4%, Australia 7%, Germany 5.7%, Singapore 4.8%, UK 4.6% (2004) Imports partners: China 13.6%, Japan 11.5%, Singapore 11.5%, Taiwan 10.2%, South Korea 9.8%, Thailand 6.7%, Hong Kong 4.4%, USA 4.1%, Malaysia 4.1% (2004) Currency: Dong (VND) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Viet NamThe National Assembly of Socialist Republic of VietnamOfficial site of the National Assembly. Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA Vietnam Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of the S.R of Vietnam to the United Nations Vietnam's representation to the UN. Embassy of Vietnam in the U.S. The Embassy in Washington D.C. Vietnamese Embassies & Consulates Abroad Address list of Vietnamese Diplomatic Missions. Foreign Embassies and Consulates General in Vietnam Address list of Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Vietnam. Visa and Customs Visa and Customs procedures in Vietnam. Maps Map of Vietnam Political Map of Vietnam.  Google
Earth VietnamZoomable satellite view of Vietnam. Google
Earth HanoiZoomable satellite view of Vietnam's capital city. Google
Earth Ho Chi Minh CityZoomable satellite view of Vietnam's largest city. Map
of Southeast AsiaMap of the Southeast Asia region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia. |
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| Vietnam News Ha Noi Moi Hanoi Daily News (Vietnamese) Nhân Dân Central Organ of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Saigon Times Saigon Times Weekly - Vietnam this week. VDC Media Daily News (Vietnamese) Vietnam News Agency (VNA) The official news service of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam covers local and international news. Vietnam News National English Daily by VNA. VOV News Voice of Vietnam (Vietnamese / English) International News Sources BBC News Country Profile: Vietnam With links to Vietnam related news and background information. Yahoo! News Full Coverage-Vietnam Press agencies news on Vietnam Human Rights Amnesty International: Vietnam Amnesty International Reports. Human Rights Watch: Vietnam Background Briefings. Press freedom Reporters sans frontières - Vietnam Annual report 2007 about Press freedom in the country. |
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Arts & CultureTieng Hat Que HuongPerformance group devoted to preserve, develop and promote Vietnamese Traditional Music. Vietnam Art Books The Vietnamese art scene. Vietnam photos to the world A photo gallery of Vietnam today, where photographers have contributed the best Vietnam pictures of their lifetime. VietTouch.com Site with comprehensive information on Vietnemese culture. |
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Business & EconomyState Bank of VietnamCentral Bank of Vietnam. Incombank Industrial and Commercial Bank of Vietnam, a state-owned commercial bank. Vietcombank The Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam. VietnamTrade.org A Global Marketplace for Trade with Vietnam. Vietbig Vietnam Yellow Pages - Business directory Transportation Airline VietNam Airlines Serves Indochina and Asia regions. |
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Destination Viet Nam - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Vietnam: Hanoi (Ha Noi), Song Hong, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hai Phong, Da Nang, Tonkin, Bach Ma National Park, Hue, Purple City, Nha Trang, the Mekong Delta.Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Vietnamtourism Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Vietnam - Useful Information Comprehensive country information for Vietnam visitors. Bach Ma National Park The site of Bach Ma National Park in central Vietnam. Living in Vietnam Expat life in Vietnam, an insight guide to the country. Vietnam Online Website promoting Vietnam tourism, trade, and investment. Hanoi The New Hanoian Hanoi's Community Produced Local Expat Guide. Tour Operators Asianventure Tours Tour Operator specializing in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar. iViVu An Online Vietnam Travel Services and Hotel Reservation System. Threeland Travel Provides useful information and descrtiptions of destinations in Vietnam, has travel tips, advises about tours and travel in Vietnam. Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's guide to Vietnam |
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EducationHanoi University of Technology (HUT)Official site of the University. National University of Ho Chi Minh City The Vietnam National University comprises several universities and faculties in Ho Chi Minh City, founded in 1995. University of Technology Hochiminh City Official site of HUTECH with all the university information. |
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Environment - Environmental organizations Viet NamNEA (Vietnam Environment Protection Agency)Vietnamese state organization for environment protection. Cuu Long Delta Environmental projects for rural water supply and sanitation and water resources management in the Cuu Long Delta (Mekong). Endangered Primate Rescue Center The EPRC based at Cuc Phuong National Park is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, breeding, research and conservation of the endangered primates of Vietnam. Protected areas and development in the Lower Mekong River region Examining approaches for integrating protected area management with socio-economic planning and development in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam. |
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HistoryArchive of Vietnamese Boat PeopleStory and history of Vietnamese refugees. Orange Agent - Enduring Pain Vietnamese site about Agent Orange victims. Diên Biên Phú Dien Bien Phu - 1953-54 : the website of the Battle. The Vietnam War Internet Project Information and documents about the various Indochina Wars. The Wars for Viet Nam Seminar on the Viet Nam War at Vassar College, offers students an opportunity to examine sources, including numerous official documents. Vietnam: Yesterday and Today Vietnam War History. |
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SearchSaigon Internet CenterISP and directory. Vietnam Websites Vietnam websites index. Vietnam Web Vietnam directory. Additional Information on Viet NamBBC News Country Profile: VietnamGovernments on the WWW: Vietnam Open Directory: Vietnam Wikipedia: Viet Nam The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Viet Nam The World Factbook -- Vietnam |
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