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VIETNAM

CONTENTS

Introduction History Climate Population Economy Languages and Religion Government Military Export and Import Clothing Tourism Sports Etiquettes

INTRODUCTION

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is the easternmost country on the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia.

Its capital city has been Hanoi since the reunification of North and South Vietnam in 1976.

it is the world's 13th most populous country, and the 8th most populous Asian country.

The country is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, and Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the east.

Monetary unit: Dong

Languages: Vietnamese (official), French, English, Khmer, Chinese

FLAG OF VIETNAM

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COAT OF ARMS

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HISTORY

At the beginning of the Bronze Age, the Viet tribe groups had settled down in the North and in the north of Central Vietnam. There were about 15 groups of Lac Viet tribesmen living mainly in the northern highland and delta and a dozen Au Viet groups of tribesmen living in Viet Bac, the northern region of old Vietnam

Between the 11th and 18th centuries, Vietnam expanded southward in a process known asnam tien southward expansion), and eventually conquered the kingdom of Champa and part of the Khmer Empire.

A South Vietnamese woman mourns over the body of her husband, found with 47 others in a mass grave near Hue, Vietnam, 1969. 

At first, most Americans supported the war. By 1970, the PEACE MOVEMENT had support from all sections of society and no government could ignore it. 

The first drum was invented more than three thousands years ago in northern Vietnam by the Lac Viet, the remote ancestors of the Vietnamese people. It played a vital role in the ancient society and was present in most important activities of Lac Viet civilization. Made for religious ceremonies, rallying men for war, or for other secular roles. The drum was decorated with rich and well composed images of objects, humans and animals. 

VIETNAM TRADITIONAL BRONZE DRUM

CLIMATE

The climate in Vietnam varies greatly from north to south.

The north has a cool and dry season from November to April and a hot rainy season from May to October.

The central coast north of Nha Trang has a similar climate with the winter monsoon bringing cool, wet weather between December and February.

The south is hot and humid all year round, especially from February to May.

The rainy season lasts from May to November.

The central highlands have a similar climate to the south, but it is cooler and temperatures can be freezing in winter.

The official peak season in Vietnam is from September to April.

CLIMATE

NATIONAL ANIMAL

Tiger

Dragon

NATIONAL BIRD

Chim lac

NATIONAL TREE

Bamboo

POPULATION

ECONOMY

GDP (PPP): $299.2 billion

GDP - real growth rate:5.8%

Inflation :13.89%

GDP - composition by sector agriculture: 22% 

industry: 40.3% services: 37.7% (2011 est.)

LANGUAGES

Vietnamese is the national official language of Vietnam.

It is the mother tongue of Vietnamese, and of about three million Vietnamese residing elsewhere.

It also is spoken as a first or second language by many ethnic minorities of Vietnam.

RELIGION Buddhist

Hoa Hao

Cao Dai

Christians (predominantly Roman Catholic, some Protestant)

Muslim

GOVERNMENT The national assembly, a 498-member unicameral body elected to a five-year term,

meets twice a year.

The assembly appoints :

I. The President ( head of the state)

II. The Prime Minister( head of the government)

Nguyen Tan Dung(The Prime Minister)

Trương Tấn Sang(The President)

MILITARY

Vietnam People’s Army

Vietnam People’s Armed Force

Navy Airforce Vietnam Border

Defense Force

Vietnam Marine

EXPORTS

Crude oil Textiles and garments Rice

Coffee aquaculture

IMPORTS

Petroleum products Steel

Fertilizer Electronics

Machinery and Equipment

CLOTHING

Ao Dai

Ao Ba Ba

TOURISM

Ha Long Bay

MEKONG RIVER

Thien Mu Pagoda(Hue)

Hoan Kiem Lake(Hanoi)

Hoi An

Mui ne

Sa pa Terraces

Da lat

Phong nha-ke bang national park

SPORTS

Jianzi. In this game, teams of 1 or 2 use their feet to kick the shuttlecock over the net.

This is very similar to badminton with the same scoring system. 

SPORTS

Football

Cricket Rugby

Badminton Chess Martial Arts

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

Dress conservatively. 

Handshakes only usually take place between members of the same sex. 

Appointments are required and should be made several weeks in advance.

The Vietnamese are punctual and expect others also to be same.

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE Always wait for a woman to extend her hand. If she does not, bow your head slightly. 

Business cards are exchanged on initial meetings and should be presented with both hands. 

DINING ETIQUETTE

If invited to a Vietnamese home:

Bring fruit, sweets, flowers.

Gifts should be wrapped in colorful paper. 

Do not give handkerchiefs, anything black, yellow flowers or chrysanthemums.

TABLE MANNERS Wait to be shown where to sit. 

The oldest person should sit first. 

 Pass dishes with both hands. 

The most common utensils are chopsticks and a flat spoon.

  Hold the spoon in your left hand while eating soup. 

  Try to finish everything on your plate. 

When you are finished eating, rest your chopsticks on top of your rice bowl. 

Cover your mouth when using a toothpick.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ASEAN

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) includes countries, such as Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Vietnam had taken on the role of President of the ASEAN, beginning January 01, 2010.

The country aims to utilize its term as the president to accelerate development of the ASEAN Community, strengthen regional solidarity and cooperation, and enhance Vietnam’s image at the international front.

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