Vietnam

1. Introduction History People Geography Economy 2. Salient Features A Country, not a War Vietnam War 3. History An Overview Early History Chinese Cultural Impact Political Resistance to the Chinese Nine Centuries of Independence Great Ly Dynasty and the Flowering of Buddhism Tran Dynasty and Defeat of Mongols Renewed Chinese Influence Le Dynasty and Southward Expansion Partition and Advent of Europeans Tay Son Rebellion Nguyen Dynasty and Expanding French Influence Under French Rule...
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1. Introduction History People Geography Economy 2. Salient Features A Country, not a War Vietnam War 3. History An Overview Early History Chinese Cultural Impact Political Resistance to the Chinese Nine Centuries of Independence Great Ly Dynasty and the Flowering of Buddhism Tran Dynasty and Defeat of Mongols Renewed Chinese Influence Le Dynasty and Southward Expansion Partition and Advent of Europeans Tay Son Rebellion Nguyen Dynasty and Expanding French Influence Under French Rule Colonial Administration Phan Boi Chau and the Rise of Nationalism Ho Chi Minh and the Communist Movement Nghe-Tinh Revolt World War II and Japanese Occupation First Indo-China War Second Indo-China War Rebellion in South Vietnam Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Escalated United States Involvement DRV and NLF Strategy United States Strategy Tet Offensive and Beyond Ending the War Nixon s Vietnamisation Failed Peace Negotiations Invasion of Cambodia Campaign in Laos Bombing of North Vietnam United States Withdrawal Ceasefire and Aftermath 4. Geography An Overview Topography Principal Rivers Climate Flora and Fauna 5. Society An Overview People Ethnic Groups Social Structure Social Issues Social Services Social System Public Health Customs and Habits Village Tradition Costumes Festivals Food Way of Life Family Myths and Legends Rites of Passage 6. Religion Buddhism Christianity 7. Heritage and Culture Evolution of Culture Family Culture Theatre Dances Cinema 8. Art and Architecture An Overview Fine Art and Craft Products Painting Lace and Embroidery Jewellery Craft Villages Artistic Characteristics Architecture 9. Education An Overview Education Overview Education System Education Foundation Education Sector Group Sector Coordination Education Forum Elementary Education Lower Secondary Education Upper Secondary Education Higher Education Professional, Vocational and Technical Education 10. Language and Literature An Overview Language Writing Literature 11. Economy An Overview Historical Background History After 1985 Economic Setting Economic Roles of Party and Government Macroeconomics Trend Trade and Balance of Payments Agriculture and Industry Manufacturing Mining Energy Transportation and Communications Foreign Trade Currency and Banking 12. Polity An Overview Vietnamese Communist Party Political Culture System of Government Government Structure Provinces Administrative Zones Foreign Relations 13. Science and Technology An Overview Promoting Science and Technology Science Institutes Group (SIG) Bridging the Digital Divide Technology and Environment 14. Sports An Overview Sport Festival Sport Activities 15. Tourism An Overview Major Cities and Attractions Tourism Development"