Ban Tre District

Exploring the Mekong Delta

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September 7th 2008
. Soon after crossing into Vietnam the Mekong splits into many smaller rivers, all seeking their way into the South China Sea. This fan of great waterways with constructed channels connecting them has - for centuries - been the basis of a unique way of life. The delta is awash with barges, produce boats, passenger ferries, private boats. A little Vietnamese language plus a lot of spare time wo ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Mekong River Delta

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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