Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia, stretching along the eastern coast of the Indochina Peninsula. Its capital is Hanoi, and it is known for its history, rice fields, and rapidly growing cities.
The name 'Việt Nam' combines 'Việt', referring to an ancient ethnic group, and 'Nam', meaning 'south', roughly 'Viet of the south'. The term has been used in various forms for centuries and became the official country name in the modern era.
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