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What is the religion of Vietnam?
Vietnam was conventionally considered to be a Buddhist country. Buddhism came to Vietnam as early as the second century AD through the North from China and via Southern routes from India.
What kind of food do Vietnamese eat?
An Introduction to Vietnamese Food
- Vietnamese Noodle Soup (Pho)
- Summer Rolls / Fried Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon / Nem Ran)
- Baguettes (Banh Mi)
- Grilled Pork (Thit Nuong)
- Crepe Wrap (Banh Xeo)
- Beef on Rice Noodles (Bun Bo Nam Bo)
- Pork on Thick Noodles (Cao Lau)
- Chicken on Sticky Rice (Xoi Ga)
What I like most about Vietnam?
The people are so friendly, people are always drinking on street corners. The smell of food is so delicious. You see entire families on motorbikes. It is hard to explain, but when you get there, you just feel the Vietnam energy and it’s an awesome country.
What are the famous landmarks in Vietnam?
One of the most conspicuous mausoleums in the world, the massive tribute to the most famous leader in Vietnam provides Hanoi with a landmark on par with Lenin’s tomb in Moscow. Open since 1975, the mausoleum site also contains a museum on Ho Chi Minh.
What is the nickname of Vietnam?
In Vietnam there are some nicknames for US soldiers (and people), among them are “Mẽo” or “A Mẽo” from the country’s name America, or ‘Merica.
What is the history of Vietnam?
History of Vietnam. The history of Vietnam begins around 2,700 years ago. Successive dynasties based in China ruled Vietnam directly for most of the period from 207 BC until 938 when Vietnam regained its independence.
What is the old name of Vietnam?
Vietnam. The name Vietnam translates as “Southern Viet” (synonymous with the much older term Nam Viet ); it was first officially adopted in 1802 by Emperor Gia Long, and was adopted again in 1945 with the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam under Ho Chi Minh. The country is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest,…