Let s meet Vietnam The map of Vietnam

Let`s meet Vietnam!

The map of Vietnam

Geography and nature • Vietnam is the state of the south-east Asia. In the west it borders on Laos and Cambodia, in the north on China. In the east and south the country is washed by the South China sea. The total area of Vietnam is 329 566 sq kms. The country's territory is a narrow strip extending from the north to the south. Highlands are located in the north of Yunnan with the country's highest point. It is the mount Fan Si Pan. The chain of Annam mountains lies to the south. In parallel to it from the north to the south the narrow coastal plain stretches. Vietnam is rich in natural resources: iron ore, coal, manganese, timber, and also oil and gas. The capital of the country is Hanoi.

Economy, transport communications • • • The basis of the economy is agriculture. The main crop is rice. In large quantities corn, manioc, sorghum, sweet potato are produced. Important commercial goods are rubber, soybeans, coffee, tea. The most developed industries are food, textile, oil industry, machinebuilding. The main trading partners are Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, North Korea. The length of railways is 3059 kms, roads- 85000 kms, waterways-17702 kms. The main ports are Da Nang, Haiphong, Ho Chi Minh.

History • • The first State on the territory of present-day Vietnam was Vanlang, which was later changed to the kingdoms of Aulak and Namviet. In 221 Vietnam fell under the power of the Emperor of China and remained part of the Empire until 939. In 1940 -1945 the country was occupied by Japanese forces. In 1954 according to the Geneva agreements, Vietnam was divided into two states: the Republic of Vietnam in the South and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the north in 1959. The head of the government has become Ho Chi Minh, a prominent political figure. In 1960 th there began an armed conflict between the North and South Viet Nam, which lasted until 1975. The formal unification of the North and the South Vietnam took place in July 1976. In 1990 th the country began economic liberalization, which has led to significant economic growth and improving the living standards of the population.

The population

The population • The population of Vietnam is about 74 393 324. There are Vietnamese, Chinese and other ethnic groups. Vietnamese is the official language. There also French, English, Chinese. Among the believers there are Buddhists, Confucians, Taoists, Catholics, Muslims, Protestants, adherents of the local Pagan beliefs.

The climate • Vietnam has a tropical climate in the south, monsoonal in the north with hot, rainy summers and mild winters. On the coast of Vietnam, there are often typhoons.

Flora • About 40% of territory of the country is covered with tropical mixed forests, where deciduous tree species (iron and sandalwood trees , lianas, bamboo, pine) grow. For areas of estuaries there are typical thick mangroves.

Wildlife

Wildlife of Vietnam • The forests of Vietnam are inhabited by monkeys, squirrels, tigers, leopards, elephants, bears and deer. There is also a large variety of birds, many reptiles, including crocodiles, lizards, snakes.

Places of interest

Ho Chi Minh mausoleum

The Temple of literature, dedicated to Confucius

The Temple of literature, dedicated to Confucius • The Temple of literature is one of the most famous sights of Hanoi. The first university of Vietnam was found there in 1070. The main purpose of the Temple of literature was not teaching and passing State examinations. In 1482 the Emperor Le Ehan′ Tong ordered to build the construction of stone that stands on the campus of the University. The names of the winners of the exams were engraved on them. Stones were mounted on the backs of stone turtles. The tortoise is one of the most revered animal in Vietnam. Many legends are devoted to it. Now the temple consists of 82 stones.

Pagoda Vinh Ngiem • Pagoda Vinh Ngiem was built between 1964 -1971 by the design of arсhitect Nguet Ba Lang. This pagoda is a seven- storeyed tower. Vinh Ngiem was built in a Japanese style with the assistance of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association.

Pagoda in Hanoi • • This pagoda was built on a high Hill Kau Laun in Hanoi. It preserves the artistic and architectural heritage of Vietnam. It was built in the early 18 th century, and the name of the pagoda can be interpreted as "West Tower“. Anyone who wants to get close and admire the remarkable architecture of the buildings, must overcome the 200 steps leading to it. Pagoda brings its mystery with a special spirit of the past, which seems to hide behind its back.

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