Vietnam Guide: Culture

If you really want to make a new life in a country, you need to understand the people who live there. Our guide will give you useful and interesting information about culture and history, people, traditions, customs and more.

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  Vietnamese food

  Fresh produce used in exciting ways

  Vietnam is a long, thin country that snakes along the South China Sea. Its geography means you’re never too far from the coast, a fact which very much manifests itself in Vietnamese cuisine.

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  History

  The French influence on modern day Vietnam

  Vietnam has one of the longest human histories on the planet, with archaeological findings dating back at least half a million years. The century or so of French rule seems minor in comparison, however their influence can still be seen throughout much of the country.

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