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The land of contradictions - Vietnam

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April 18th 2009
Vietnam - a crazy history and a sturdy people I was intrigued when I read about the history of Vietnam. I always thought it was just one more of the S E Asian countries like Malaysia and Thailand - but when I read about it I realised it is a totally different story altogether. First of all I am amazed by the impunity with which almost every culture has tried its han ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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