Facts about Vietnam

1. The name "Vietnam", which translates as "Land of the Viet in the South", was first used by the poet Nguyen Binh Khiem in his book "The Prophecy of Chiang Qing" in the 16th century. Today the full name of the country is the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
2. Previously, Vietnam was a French colony; it gained independence only in 1954. The United States recognized Vietnam's independence only in 1995.
3. 2008 The American Forbes magazine published a list of countries with the best cuisine, where Vietnam took 3rd place. Vietnamese cuisine is known for its originality and uniqueness, as well as its health benefits.
4. The official language of the country is Vietnamese, but English, French and Chinese are also widely spoken. About 80% of Vietnamese people practice animism, which is a mixture of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.
5. Vietnam has a national sport called takraw. Roughly speaking, a tank is a volleyball with your feet. Every year a tank championship is held in Vietnam. Takraw is also played in Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia.
6. The capital of the country is Hanoi, whose name literally means “City between the rivers.” Hanoi has a population of approximately 6.4 million people. man
7. 2009 The largest cave in the world was discovered near the city of Da Nang.
8. Vietnamese New Year does not have a specific date; the day of celebration depends on the Tet lunar calendar.
9. Vietnam is the second largest exporter of rice in the world.
10. The main attraction of Vietnam is the former capital of Hue, famous for its beautiful temples, tombs and palaces.