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Vietnam Facts Prewarned is pre-armed. Get to know the country's basic facts before going and it's half the battle won, leaving pure relaxation and appreciation of your surroundings. Facts at a Glance Area 329,560sqkm…

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30 November, 1999Vietnam

VIETNAM TRADITIONAL MUSICS

VIETNAM TRADITIONAL MUSICS The Vietnamese music has had a rather long history. Since ancient times, the Vietnamese have had a strong inclination for music.…

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VIETNAM TRADITIONAL COSTUMES

VIETNAM TRADITIONAL COSTUMES Traditional costumes of the Vietnamese people tend to be very simple and modest. Men wear brown shirts and white trousers. Their…

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THE OVERVIEW OF VIETNAM

THE OVERVIEW OF VIETNAM Located in South eastern Asia, Vietnam borders Cambodia, Laos and China and stretches over 1600 km along the eastern coast…

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VIETNAM ARCHITECTURE

VIETNAM ARCHITECTURE The villages and hamlets before the 10th century, appeared in this period according to several tales of Linh Nam. The ancient Vietnamese…

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VIETNAM GEOGRAPHY

VIETNAM GEOGRAPHY Vietnam extends approximately 331,688 square km (128,066 sq mi) in area. The area of the country running along its international boundaries is…

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VIETNAM HANDICRAFTS

VIETNAM HANDICRAFTS The rich handicraft products have been a source of cultural pride and a source of income for the people. As the varieties…

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VIETNAM CLIMATE

VIETNAM CLIMATE Located in both a tropical and a temperate zone, Vietnam Climate is characterized by strong monsoon influences but has a considerable amount…

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VIETNAM FOODS

VIETNAM FOODS Looking for a quick lunch of soup, salad or a sandwich? Maybe you ought to think Vietnamese. Perhaps an exquisite vegetarian meal?…

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VIETNAM NATIONAL FLAG & HISTORY

VIETNAM NATIONAL FLAG & HISTORY DESCRIPTION FLAG OF VIETNAMThe Vietnam flag was officially adopted on November 30, 1955. The gold five-pointed star symbolizes the…

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VIETNAM SUPERSTITIONS

VIETNAM SUPERSTITIONS Saigon-What is the best way to keep a child healthy? An old Vietnamese grandfather believes the charm of a certain necklace wards…

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VIETNAM GOVERNMENT

VIETNAM GOVERNMENT The country’s supreme political and policy-making authority is the Communist Party of Viet Nam, one of a network of 30 mass organisations…

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VIETNAM ECONOMY

VIETNAM ECONOMY At the 6th Congress of the Vietnamese Communist Party in December 1986 the Vietnamese Government launched a bold new policy of social,…

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