The flag of Vietnam is all red with a five-pointed star in the center. Red symbolizes blood and revolution. The five-pointed star indicates the five elements of the population, such as farmers, workers, intellectuals, traders and soldiers. Geography Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by the Gulf of Thailand, the Gulf of Tonkin, and the South China Sea. Next to it are China, Cambodia and Laos. According to research, 3 quarters of Vietnam consists of mountainous and hilly regions. 44% is made up of tropical forests, 40% mountains, while the flat areas do not exceed 20%. The coast is 3,444 km. It is tropical in the south; monsoon in the north with hot and rainy season. Mid-May to mid-September is the hot and dry season. To the south and north there is a flat delta; in the far north and northwest there are central highlands and hilly mountains.HistoryVietnam became independent in 1945, Ho Chi Minh announced. In 1946, the French seek colonial power, sparking a war. 8 years later, Viet Minh forces attack an isolated French military outpost and the French government agrees to a peace dialogue. The war began because the US Army claimed that two Navy destroyers were hit by Vietnamese patrol boats. 200,000 American soldiers arrive in South Vietnam. 58,000 Americans die. 1975, President Duong Van Minh surrenders and South Vietnam takes control of the entire country. 1979 Vietnam attacks Cambodia. 1989 Vietnamese troops leave Cambodia. The Communist Party still remains the driving force of Vietnamese society. Greater economic freedom was allowed thanks to the newly adopted constitution. Government and People Vietnam was awarded independence on September 2, 1945. The type of government of Vietnam is the communist state. It has a civil law system. Some... half of the card... is a hat they used since the 13th century. Each person has a different style. Depending on the traits and personality they were different colors in each outfit. They mostly wear black and red, blue and red or blue and white. Males will only wear trousers and a robe. Tourism Vietnam is a beautiful place to visit! In 2000, approximately 2.1 million tourists visited. In 2008, tourism increased to 4,218 million. In 2009 it decreased by 11%, only 3.8 million tourists. In 2012, tourists increased by 13%, leaving the country at 6.84 million. According to the latest study on tourists visited in 2012, more than 6.8 million tourists arrived! China, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Taiwan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand and France are the countries that visit Vietnam the most. The most visited places in Vietnam are Vietnam National Parks, World Heritage Sites, Man and Biosphere Program.