Rowing ashore

Mekong Delta

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September 29th 2007
The mighty Mekong river runs through many SE Asian countries and finishes its long journey cutting through land that used to be part of Cambodia but now forms southern Vietnam. The delta is more than a river; it is the home, means of livelihood and transport network to millions of people. Life thrives on this delta: At floating markets people meet with boats full of wares and trade by rowing b ... read more

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more