Vietnam is associated with war for many. However, now this surprisingly quiet and cozy corner hospitably welcomes travelers and tourists from different countries.
In this article we will get acquainted with these interesting exotic places and their features. The southern part of Vietnam is a special object described in this article.
General information about Vietnam
This state is located in Southeast Asia (Indochina peninsula). Its area is 329 thousand 560 square meters. km.
Population - more than 83.5 million inhabitants. Officially, 54 nationalities live here, which are grouped according to their linguistic characteristics: Viet-Muong, Tibeto-Burmese, Mon-Khmer, Thai, Chinese, Cham, Miao-Yao, others and foreigners. Largest cities: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon).
As for religion, here it is free. The main part of the population: Buddhists, Hoa-Hao (according to other Koa-Kao), Christians and Kaodaists. There are also traditional local beliefs and Islam.
Geographicposition
Before we decide where the southern part of Vietnam is located, consider the geographical location of the entire state. The territories of this country include some islands located in the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea, incl. Spratly and part of the Paracel Islands. The largest of the latter are Phu Quoc, Cat Ba and Con Dao.
The north of the state borders with China, the west with Laos, and the southwest with Cambodia. Vietnam stretches from north to south for 1,650 kilometers.
The South China Sea washes it with its waters from the east, and from the west - the Gulf of Thailand. The entire length of the coast of Vietnam is 3960 km. The Mekong, Red and Black (Red) rivers flow through its territory.
Division of Vietnam into zones
You can relax in these places all year round. The holiday season ends in one part and begins in another zone. The best corner of this country is undoubtedly South Vietnam, which will be discussed below.
The only factor that interferes with a good rest is the rainy season. In different regions they come at different times. The explanation for this natural phenomenon is the country's location in the subequatorial zone, dominated by monsoons. In summer, south-westerly and southerly moist winds blow, and in winter - dry north-easterly.
Vietnam is divided into 3 climatic territories. Let's dwell on the description of these zones in more detail, that is, consider Central, Northern and Southern Vietnam.
Central
In thisIn the region, wetter and hotter weather persists throughout almost the entire year. The best seasons are May-October or December-February.
In turn, the central territory is divided into coastal and mountainous regions. Typhoons often occur in the latter from July to November. The resorts of Hoi An, Da Nang and Hue are located in this zone.
North
Dry and hot weather in the north of the country is mainly observed from spring (May) to autumn (November). The cool rainy season lasts from the end of November until almost the beginning of May. This is not a suitable period for a beach holiday, as at this time the air temperature is quite low - about + 20 degrees Celsius. The coldest month of this zone is January.
Here are such famous resorts as Shapa Island, Cat Ba and Halong.
South Vietnam
In the southern part, there is a completely different situation, as the tourist season here lasts from December to April, and the cloudy rainy season from spring (May) to late autumn. Moreover, the humidity during this period fluctuates within 80 percent. Despite this, the rainy season in these places is not entirely terrible, because it rains for no more than 20 minutes intermittently.
Famous resorts in southern Vietnam: Dalat, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and Vung Tau.
South Islands
Vietnam is interesting for its amazingly picturesque islands located near the coast, where the resort of Nha Trang is located. Among them is the Island of Mun with located onhim a fishing village. This site is a kind of marine sanctuary where you can see amazing corals, fabulous fish and marine animals.
Here are excellent conditions for snorkeling and diving, as well as see firsthand how lobsters and cuttlefish are grown, order a wonderful seafood lunch. On the other island of Hontam, you can spend a great beach holiday with relaxation and swimming.
Some facts from history
It is known that the oldest state on the territory of present-day Vietnam existed in the 2nd century BC. This is Van Lang, which was ruled by the Hung kings. The state had its clear boundaries and the capital, located in the valley of the river. Hong Ha.
The long-suffering people of Vietnam have endured many wars throughout their history. It should be noted that the year 1945 is significant in that its next capture by the French took place. But as a result of 2-month battles in the spring of 1954 for Dien Bien Phu, the Vietnamese army achieved victory over the French. The last French soldier left the liberated state in April 1956. However, by this time a new US occupation was already beginning. And the reason was the Tonkin incident (this is an attack by DRV boats on the American destroyers Maddox and Turner Joy).
South Vietnam was under the control of the Americans until April 1975, when the DRV troops occupied Saigon. The war with the United States claimed about 1.5 million soldiers and 4 million civilians.
Ho Chi Minh City used to be the capital of the Frenchthe colony of Cochinchina (in 1955-1975 an independent state). South Vietnam, in fact, as an anti-communist state fought the communist North Vietnam and the Viet Cong during the war. The United States of America, New Zealand, Australia and South Korea helped him in this.
Today it is a great place where you can have a good time, combining relaxation in the bosom of amazing nature with acquaintance with cultural attractions and the history of the development of the people and the state.
