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The Krypton Factor

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August 11th 2006
A certain guidebook describes Hà Nội as "assuming the role of capital of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam with style and dignity". We therefore felt justified in expecting a visit to the city to put a finishing touch of calm to the all-consuming craziness that is this nation. Fat chance. We had barely stepped out of the minibus that took us to the city centre from Nội Bài airport that ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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