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Delta Force

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September 26th 2009
I decided to go for a trip to the Mekong Delta. Having been unimpressed with Saigon Tourist previously, I decided to go with Sinh Cafe this time. The Mekong Delta is one of the biggest rice regions in Vietnam. Growing enough rice there to feed the whole country and more. It is not just about rice farms though. There is a lot of local produce, with many fruits coming from here. The river itself ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Mekong River Delta » Tien Giang » My Tho

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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