Is Vietnam friendly to India?

India supported the reunification of Vietnam and the two countries have maintained friendly relations, especially in wake of Vietnam’s disputes with China, with whom India also has disputes.

Is Vietnam safe for Indian girls?

Although Vietnam is one of the safest countries in the world for solo travelers, women traveling alone are still more likely than men to be a target for scams and other crimes. This article provides actionable advice that solo female travelers in Vietnam can use to stay safe.

Are there many Indians in Vietnam?

An estimated 5500 people from India, including some short-term visitors, constitute the Indian community in Vietnam. A majority of them are based in and around Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in the southern part of Vietnam.

Is there any Indian influence on the history of Vietnam?

Indian influence is most evident among the Cham and Khmer minorities. The Cham formed the majority population in the Indianized kingdom of Champa in what is now central Vietnam from the 2nd to the late 15th century ce. Small numbers of Cham remain in the south-central coastal plain and in the Mekong delta near the Cambodian border.

What are some interesting facts about Vietnam?

It’s a fun Vietnam fact. In most countries in the world, the capital city is also the largest one in the whole country. It is different in Vietnam. Hanoi (capital) has a population of 6.5 million people, whereas in Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) live more than 7.5 million people!

Do Indians need a visa to visit Vietnam?

Indian Citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose. To visit Vietnam, travelers with India passports should meet the entry requirements: India passport should be valid for at least 6 month following arrival date in Vietnam; India passport has at least 2 blank pages.

What is the history of the Vietnamese nation?

History and Ethnic Relations. Emergence of the Nation. Many Vietnamese archeologists and historians assert that the origins of the Vietnamese people can be reliably traced back to at least the fifth or sixth millennium B.C. when tribal groups inhabited the western regions of the Red River delta.