8 Questions
What is the meaning of the name "Viet Nam"?
South of the Viet
What was the result of the Yên Bái mutiny?
Split of the independence movement
What is the dominant political party in Vietnam?
Communist Party of Vietnam
What is Vietnam's largest export in terms of volume?
Rice
What is the current status of Vietnam's human rights record?
Poor, ranking among the lowest in international measurements
What is the primary mode of transportation in Vietnam?
Bicycles, motorcycles, and public buses
What is the current status of Vietnam's economy?
Lower-middle-income economy
What is the main environmental concern in Vietnam?
Climate change
Study Notes
- Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia, with borders to China, Laos, and Cambodia, and maritime borders with Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
- The country has an area of 331,212 square kilometres and a population of 99 million.
- Vietnam has a long history, with states established in the first millennium BC, and dynasties that absorbed Chinese influences through Confucianism and Buddhism.
- The Nguyễn dynasty surrendered to France in 1883, and Vietnam went through prolonged warfare in the 20th century, including the Vietnam War.
- Vietnam reunified as a unitary socialist state under the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1976.
- The country has since undergone economic and political reforms, transforming to a market-oriented economy.
- Vietnam is a developing country with a lower-middle-income economy, but one of the fastest-growing economies of the 21st century.
- The country has high levels of corruption and censorship, and a poor human rights record, ranking among the lowest in international measurements of civil liberties, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion and ethnic minorities.
- Vietnam is part of international and intergovernmental institutions, including the ASEAN, APEC, CPTPP, Non-Aligned Movement, OIF, and the WTO, and has assumed a seat on the United Nations Security Council twice.
- The name Việt Nam means “Viet of the South” per Vietnamese word order or “South of the Viet” per Classical Chinese word order, and refers to a people or chieftain to the northwest of the Shang in Early Middle Chinese.- Vietnam was first colonized by France in the mid-19th century, eroding Vietnam's sovereignty and imposing significant political and cultural changes.
- During the colonial period, there were rebellions against French rule, including the Cần Vương movement and the Thái Nguyên uprising.
- A nationalist political movement emerged in the early 20th century, with leaders fighting for independence from France, resulting in the Yên Bái mutiny and the split of the independence movement.
- During World War II, Japan invaded French Indochina and exploited Vietnam's natural resources, leading to the Vietnamese Famine of 1945.
- The Việt Minh emerged as a nationalist liberation movement after World War II, seeking independence from France and the end of Japanese occupation, leading to the First Indochina War.
- The war devastated Vietnam and killed millions of people.
- After the war, North and South Vietnam were merged to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, where the government embarked on a mass campaign of collectivization of farms and factories.
- In 1978, Vietnam invaded Cambodia and established a new, pro-Vietnam socialist government, worsening relations with China.
- In 1986, reformist politicians implemented a series of free-market reforms known as Đổi Mới, achieving strong economic growth but also resulting in a rise in income inequality and gender disparities.
- Vietnam's geography is mostly hilly and densely forested, with mountains accounting for 40% of the country's land area and tropical forests covering around 42%.1. Vietnam has a diverse climate due to its latitude and topography.
- The country is home to a high level of biodiversity, ranking 16th worldwide.
- Vietnam is a one-party socialist republic with the Communist Party of Vietnam playing a dominant role in politics and society.
- The National Assembly is the unicameral state legislature, with all government ministers appointed from its members.
- Vietnam has a complex relationship with China, with territorial tensions remaining over the South China Sea.
- Vietnam's military expenditure in 2015 was approximately US$4.4 billion.
- Human rights issues in Vietnam include freedom of association, speech, religion, and the press.
- Vietnam is divided into 58 provinces and a number of municipalities.
- Agent Orange and unexploded ordnances are major environmental concerns in Vietnam.
- Vietnam is vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with 55% of its population living in low-elevation coastal areas.1. Vietnam is divided into provinces, municipalities, townships, and counties.
- The economy has historically been based on agriculture, but has shifted towards manufacturing and high-tech industries.
- Vietnam is the world's largest producer of cashew nuts and second-largest exporter of coffee.
- Tourism is an important contributor to the economy, with 13 million tourists in 2017.
- Vietnam has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- The transportation network has been extensively expanded and modernized.
- Bicycles, motorcycles, and public buses are the main modes of transportation.
- Vietnam has 20 major civil airports, including three international gateways.
- Vietnam's primary cross-country rail service is the Reunification Express.
- The Vietnamese government has prioritized the development of both the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City metros and expansion of road networks.
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