color illustrations, color maps, color portraits ;
25 cm.
Modern world nations
Includes bibliographical references (pages 98-102) and index.
Introduction to Vietnam -- The natural environment -- Vietnam's past -- Vietnam enters the modern era -- People of Vietnam -- Vietnam's government and the Communist Party -- Vietnam's economy -- Vietnam looks ahead.
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Vietnam is located on the southeastern side of Southeast Asia. Twenty-five years after war with the United States ended, the countries signed a trade agreement in 2000 and are now active trade partners.