Should I call it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh?

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1. Should I call it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh?
2. What is so special about Ho Chi Minh City?
3. What is Ho Chi Minh City now called?
4. Did Ho Chi Minh speak English?
5. Is Ho Chi Minh safe?
6. What is the difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon?
7. Who ruled Vietnam now?
8. How many died in the Vietnam War?
9. Why did the US get involved in Vietnam?
10. Is Ho Chi Minh expensive?
11. What is the old name of Vietnam?
12. Is street food in Vietnam safe?
13. Can u drink tap water in Vietnam?
14. What can you not bring to Vietnam?
15. How many US soldiers died of snake bites in Vietnam?

Should I call it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh?

Officially, the southern metropolis's name is Ho Chi Minh City, and has been for many years, but there are still a number of locals and visitors alike that call it Saigon. The importance of these two differing titles goes back to the Vietnam War, which ended not so long ago in 1975.

What is so special about Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City (also still called Saigon) is famous for its pho (traditional Vietnamese noodle soup) and pork rolls. Often the best places are shops and stalls named after family members, such as "Aunty" or "Chi" (meaning sister) followed by a number representing their order in the family and, finally, their name.

What is Ho Chi Minh City now called?

Thành phố On , after the fall of South Vietnam, the now ruling communist government renamed the city after the alias of their leader Hồ Chí Minh. The official name is now Thành phố (meaning city) Hồ Chí Minh, often abbreviated TPHCM.

Did Ho Chi Minh speak English?

Ho Chi Minh spoke six languages. Despite a spotty education in French Indochina, Ho Chi Minh was able to learn six languages: French, English,...

Is Ho Chi Minh safe?

Ho Chi Minh is generally a safe city, as safe as other similar cities throughout the world. Violent crime is rare, but lately, robberies, assaults, and harassments started occurring, often involving weapons.

What is the difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon?

During the Second Indochina War (or Vietnam War) in the 1960s and early '70s, Saigon was the headquarters of U.S. military operations. Parts of the city were destroyed by fighting in 1968. On Ap, North Vietnamese troops captured Saigon, and the city was subsequently renamed Ho Chi Minh City.

Who ruled Vietnam now?

Vietnam

Socialist Republic of Vietnam Cộng hòa Xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam (Vietnamese)
Government	Unitary Marxist–Leninist one-party socialist republic
• General Secretary	Nguyễn Phú Trọng
• President	Nguyễn Xuân Phúc
• Prime Minister	Phạm Minh Chính

How many died in the Vietnam War?

In 1995 Vietnam released its official estimate of the number of people killed during the Vietnam War: as many as 2,000,000 civilians on both sides and some 1,100,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fighters. The U.S. military has estimated that between 200,0,000 South Vietnamese soldiers died.

Why did the US get involved in Vietnam?

The USA was afraid that communism would spread to South Vietnam and then the rest of Asia. It decided to send money, supplies and military advisers to help the South Vietnamese Government.

Is Ho Chi Minh expensive?

Ho Chi Minh City is an incredible travel bargain compared to most of the rest of the world, though it's also among the more expensive cities in Vietnam. ... Hoi An prices are strangely low for food and drinks and even hotels, and it's a major highlight for most visitors to Vietnam.

What is the old name of Vietnam?

Names of Vietnam

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1887–1954	Đông Dương (Bắc Kỳ, Trung Kỳ, Nam Kỳ)
from 1945	Việt Nam
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History of Vietnam

Is street food in Vietnam safe?

A lot of travelers ask about street food in Vietnam. Is it safe to eat? The answer is yes, but only if you use caution and common sense to suss out safe street food vendors. ... The more people who frequent a stall, the fresher the food will be.

Can u drink tap water in Vietnam?

Drinking tap water generally isn't recommended in Vietnam. Water contaminated with pathogenic organisms is a major source of sickness and can lead to traveller's experiencing diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, typhoid, cholera, giardia, dysentery and hepatitis A.

What can you not bring to Vietnam?

Weapons and Explosives: We know that some countries allow citizens to own some kinds of weapons. However in Vietnam, using or bringing weapons (such as pistols, shotguns, and firearms) or explosives is totally prohibited. If you are caught with these items, you will definitely in trouble!

How many US soldiers died of snake bites in Vietnam?

The United States Archives and other sources suggest that between 25 and 50 American soldiers a year were bitten by snakes during the war in Vietnam. Some 10,786 American soldiers died of non-combat causes, including 9,107 by accidents and 938 due to illness.