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Vietnam
Fact File on Vietnam
Continent: Asia
Capital City: Hanoi
Population: 97.5 million +
Official Language: Vietnamese
Currency: Vietnamese Dong
Main Religion: Buddhism
Where is Vietnam?
Vietnam is located in South-East Asia. It is a long narrow country bordered by China in the North, Laos and Cambodia in the West and the South China Sea in the East.
Did you know, Vietnam was made into two separate countries in 1954? This led to a great war and final unification in 1975 by the famous Ho Chi Minh.
Top 5 things to do in Vietnam
Halong Bay
Take a cruise through Halong Bay. Meander through its maze of over 2,000 towering islands and rock formations, filled with hidden caves, grottos and floating villages.
Hoi An
The ancient port town of Hoi An. Filled with faded yellow houses, spectacular pagodas and such amazing food that you won’t want to leave.
My Son
Last but not least My Son, the spiritual capital of the ancient Cham People. These temples house the best preserved architecture in Vietnam. Just imagine how they would have looked, covered in gold leaf!
Sapa
Take a hike through the majestic, sprawling rice terraces of Sapa and wonder at the views and colourful native dress of the Hmong and Dzao people.
Mekong River Delta
Experience the mighty Mekong River as it meanders and filters out to the sea. It’s pathways are said to be 9 dragons, but boating along is anything but ferocious.
People of Vietnam
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The people of Vietnam are called Vietnamese and it’s all about family first. Many family generations live under the same roof. This could include everyone from new born babies to grandparents and even… great-grandparents!
Much of Vietnam practices the Buddhist religion which can be seen in all its glory through the thousands of magnificent pagodas all over the country. These pagodas are important religious sites used for worship.
Older generations fought hard for the success of Vietnam today. The most recent war in the 1970s gave Vietnam true independence, in turn has giving the nation a great pride and strong national identity. An identity shaped by one man most dear to Vietnamese hearts, Ho Chi Minh or more affectionately Uncle Ho.
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