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War was over but that was not the end of the trouble!
The effects of the constant struggle within Vietnam over many years had left the country ravaged and obviously there were problems which meant the country was not running efficiently. The regime that was now in place to run Vietnam put together a strategy which would pull together all of Vietnam’s remaining assets. By doing this [...]
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Where is Vietnam now?
For a country with a history so rich in struggle Vietnam has done incredibly well to be where they are today. Vietnam regularly exports billions of dollars worth of produce to the United States. Some of these exports include metals, cotton, diamonds, appliances, electrical goods and leather. Vietnam is now major players in importing/exporting with [...]
All You Need To Know About Vietnam

TRAVEL – THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam can be found on the Indochina Peninsula in the south east of Asia. The Republic of Vietnam is commonly referred to simply as Vietnam. Vietnam is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with a staggering eighty nine million people residing there. To the east of Vietnam [...]

Vietnamese Culture
A lot of traditional customs and cultural ways in Vietnamese history are still very much a part of modern life in Vietnam. Many customs and traditions are based on legends that originated thousands of years ago. There is a belief within the Vietnamese people that there was a clan chief many thousands of years ago [...]

The History, Culture and Guides to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
In the eyes of a westerner today Vietnam can be seen as a war disrupted country still stuck in the times of the Vietnam War. Although parts of Vietnam still wear the scars from that time its capturing beauty and rural cultural country village life make up for its past but it is still often [...]

Vietnam – A Colorful History.
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has had its well documented troubles throughout its history. For many years, us in the western civilized world watched Vietnam through a lens of war. Such were the constant struggles for power in the country many wondered if this nation could ever find peace. It is according to mythology that [...]

Vietnamese Geography and places of interest.
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam generally has four geographical sections that range from one extreme to the other. In some areas you will find mountains with a rocky terrain and in complete contrast there are flatlands with marsh like places found elsewhere. In the north of the country you will find the highest point of Vietnam, [...]
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