Vietnam With The World
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT VIETNAM
Vietnam shares its borders with China in the north, Laos and Cambodia in the west, and the South China Sea in the east. our beautiful country lies in the centre of South-East Asia. Vietnam’s territory stretches from Lung Cu village (Ha Tuyen province) in the north, to Rach Tau hamlet (Minh Hai province) in the south. It is an S-shaped peninsula, with thousands of off-shore islands and archipelagos; the biggest of which are the Hoang SA (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelagos. Vietnam’s mainland covers 331,689 square kilometres, and we’re sure you will agree that each and every kilometre is full of astounding beauty!
According to archaeological discoveries made at Do Mountain, it is believed that life in Vietnam began as far back as 300,000 years ago. Officially, the history of Vietnam stretches back 4,000 years when it was founded by the Hung Kings. It was then named Van Lang.
When speaking upon the history of Vietnam, it is important to note the large role played by the French in Vietnam. It began in 1858, when the French took over Da Nang in southern Vietnam. Over time, more and more territory was won over by the French. It wasn’t until 1954, when the French surrendered to the Viet Minh, ending the French Indochina War, that the French colonial control in Vietnam ended.
The immediate image in the minds of most people at the mention of Vietnam is that of the war fought against the United States just a few decades ago. Most people think of the country only in terms of the American conflict in Indochina. The war ended as recently as 1975, and today, despite lingering signs of past American involvement, the situation in Vietnam is markedly different. Now that travelers and tourists from the West are being welcomed into what was once a forbidden country, people are finally beginning to look at the country from another perspective. It may take a bit more effort and tenacity to plan an excursion into Vietnam than it would for another South-East Asian country, but Vietnam has an immeasurable amount to offer in terms of culture and sights.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Vietnam weather is tropical. Freebird Adventures is located in the Hanoi ( Capital of Vietnam in the North ) the closest airpost is Noi Bai airpost, North Vietnam is stunning place for more motorcycling touring in Vietnam with ideal riding conditions much of the year.
Best months for touring range from mid February to late October. Later months between November to January are considered the winter months..
welcome rider from all around the world to Vietnam experiences motorcycle touring
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
The vast majority of the population is Vietnamese. Our culture originated on the delta of the Red River and the Ma River where the Vietnamese people cultivated paddy fields. We led a simple farming life in small villages, usually living around a communal house. Today the people living in the countryside still follow this lifestyle. our people are influenced by Confucianism, in particular the principle of respect for oldest first. In spite of the immense suffering of the Vietnamese and the previously ruined state of the country, we are generally very warm and friendly people. Surprisingly, our people do not hate or angry with French or Americans. we all believe the future ahead, Our children in the streets will commonly greet visitors “Hello” and ” Wave” when you went passing their’s home village.
Ethnic Groups:
The country is predominantly 85-90% Vietnamese, 3% Chinese, with 54 ethnic minorities include Muong, Thai, Meo, Khmer, Man, Cham, and many other mountain tribes.
Languages:
Vietnamese language the same earopean Alphabet ( main language is Kinh language ) ; French, Chinese, English, Khmer and tribal dialects an are also spoken.
Religion:
Buddhist, Confucian, Taoist, Roman Catholic, indigenous beliefs, Islamic and Protestant.
Population:
By the end of 2023, Vietnam will reach 100.3 million people
Capital:
Hanoi City
Flag:
The flag of Vietnam is red with a large yellow five pointed star in the center.
