1. Vietnam By: Sally Thi Tran 2012

2. Vietnam Vietnam is an Asian country It has about 58 provinces Their flag has a star on it Their country’s colors are red & yellow

3. History The north side of Vietnam fought the Chinese for hundreds of years. Finally in 939 the rebel, Ngo Quyen became the ruler of independent land of Nam Viet. Later on, independent lands in the south started to become part of the country, which remained independent for about 1,000 years.

4. Cities Vietnam has 5 municipalities. They are, Can Tho, Da Nang, Hanoi, Haiphong, and Ho Chi Minh city. Ho Chi Minh city (recently called Saigon) is the largest urban area, with a population of over 7 million people. Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) is the heart of the country’s economy. Hanoi is the center of government. Can Tho is a vibrant trading center in Mekong Delta

5. Food Rice is the most important food in Vietnam, most people in Vietnam eat rice for 3 meals a day. Other common dishes are noodles with soup, chicken or beef broth. (Pho) Vietnamese spring rolls. (Cha Gio) Sometimes people eat a fish sauce called Nouc Mam with their meals.

6. Facts Official Name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam Language: Vietnamese Capitol city: Hanoi Bordering countries: China, Laos, Cambodia Population: 90,549,390 System of Government: Communist Religion: Buddhist, Catholic, Hoa Hao, Cao Dai Protestant, Muslim, none Area: 127,880 square miles (331,210 square kilometers)

7. How to say… Hello: Xin Chao Goodbye: Tam Biet How are you?: Co Khoe Kong? Please: Lam On Thank you: Cam On Beach: Bo Bien Tiger: Ho Rhinoceros: Con Te Giac Elephant: Con Voi Leopard: Con Bao

8. The End Hope you liked it!