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CIA - The World Factbook -- Vietnam __ A detailed look at the country of Vietnam including history, people, culture, economics, political structure and many additional topics. - From US Central Intelligence Agency - http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/vm.html

Country Profile: Vietman __ "Vietnam became a unified country in 1976 after the armed forces of the communist north had seized the south of the country in the previous year." A general overview including history, political structure, culture, leaders, media, and more. - illustrated - From BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1243338.stm

Doing Business in Vietnam __ "This page provides a snapshot of each country’s aggregate ranking on the ease of doing business and on each of the ten topics that comprise the overall ranking. Data is also provided for each country for all the 10 topics covered in the database." Starting a business, dealing with licenses, employing workers, getting credit, paying taxes and much more. - From doingbusiness.org/The World Bank Group - http://www.doingbusiness.org/ExploreEconomies/?economyid=202

Economy of Vietnam __ "Over the past 20 years, Vietnam has made the shift from a central command-based economy to one with significant market elements. Over that period, the economy has experienced rapid growth." You will find an encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Vietnam

Map of Vietnam __ You will find a wide variety of Vietnam map resources. Select maps of Vietnam from MapQuest, Merriam-Webster, Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection and others. - From embassyworld.com - http://www.embassyworld.com/maps/Maps_Of_Vietnam.html

pictures of Vietnam at picturesofplaces.com - vietnam pictures ... __ "Vietnam pictures including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Chau Doc, Mekong Delta, Saigon, Halong Bay, Hue, China Beach, Catba, coastline, and more!" - illustrated - From picturesofplaces.com - http://www.picturesofplaces.com/Asia/vietnam.html

Trade Shows in Vietnam,Trade Fairs in Vietnam,Vietnam Trade Events ... __ "Find information on Vietnam trade shows,trade fairs, trade exhibitions, business trade shows, business trade fairs, business trade ..." - From biztradeshows.com - http://www.biztradeshows.com/vietnam/

Vietnam __ An excellent tool for anthropology and historical research. "Handbook Series sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Army between 1986 and 1998. Each study offers a comprehensive description and analysis of the country or region's historical setting, geography, society, economy, political system, and foreign policy." - From Library of Congress - http://countrystudies.us/vietnam/

Vietnam __ A guide to law, constitution/s, legal history, international agreements and more. - From Law Library of Congress - http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/vietnam.html

Vietnam __ "Despite Vietnam's ongoing economic liberalisation and the pressures of rapid development, this dignified country has managed to preserve its rich civilisation and highly cultured society. Most visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies tended by women in conical hats. There are some divine beaches along the coast too, while inland there are soaring mountains, some of which are cloaked by dense, misty forests." History, culture, statistics and more. - illustrated - From Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_east_asia/vietnam/

Vietnam Embassy, Washington DC __ You will find a lot of good information about Vietnam in these official embassy pages. - illustrated - From Government of Vietnam/Embassy - http://www.vietnamembassy-usa.org/

Vietnam: Geography, Maps and Information __ You will find a collection of resources including Vietnam geography, Vietnam maps and links to related articles. - From about.com - http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blvietnam.htm

vietnam map and map of vietnam information page __ An atlas style page chock-full of various maps, statistics, and general information. - illustrated - From worldatlas.com - http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/vn.htm

Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs __ Press releases, news, even an online magazine. - illustrated - From Government of Vietnam - http://www.mofa.gov.vn/

Vietnam Photos __ Galleries of click-to-enlarge photo images, pictures of Vietnam. - illustrated - From trekearth.com - http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Vietnam

Vietnam Video Clips __ You will find video clips related to the country. 'Caution' only a portion of the video clips have been reviewed by archaeolink.com. There may be material in others some would find objectionable. - From searchforvideo.com - http://www.searchforvideo.com/countries/vietnam/

Viet Nam News __ Keep up with what is happening in Vietnam. - illustrated - From Viet Nam News - http://vietnamnews.vnanet.vn