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Shortly thereafter, on the basis of the Geneva Accord, Vietnam ended up being split into two parts; the Communist North as well as the anti-Communist Southern. U.S. economic and military help to Southern Vietnam began to grow and severe conflict was coming.

In March, 1965, the first US troops landed in Southern Vietnam, jump-starting the Vietnam War.

After thousands upon thousands passed away on both sides, and billions were invested in army expenditures, this unfortunate, tragic war eventually finished on April 30, 1975.

Two years later on the keeps of this Southern's army fell, and Saigon, the capital of Southern Vietnam, ended up being rebranded Ho Chi Minh City, and North and Southern joined collectively as one.

For the following few years, Vietnam, demoralized by the impacts of war, remained financially stagnant.

Unhappy using the country's insufficient progress, reformist politicians attempt to replace the us government with brand new leadership in 1986.

Some free-market reforms had been implemented, built to make Vietnam more competitive in the 21st Century, and by all records, it is working.

an aesthetically stunning country full of interesting what to see and do, Vietnam accomodates over three million international tourists yearly.

Saigon, Hanoi, the seaside areas of Nha Trang and Ha longer Bay, as well as the Marble Mountains are preferred destinatations

Vietnam Photographs

Hmong women in old-fashioned dress yourself in Bac Ha, north Vietnam.
A small slice of Hanoi