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Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the east.
Emerging from a long and bitter war, the war-ravaged nation was politically isolated. The government’s centrally-planned economic decisions hindered post-war reconstruction and its treatment of the losing side engendered more resentment than reconciliation. In 1986, it instituted economic and political reforms and began a path towards international reintegration. By 2000, it had established diplomatic relations with most nations. Its economic growth had been among the highest in the world in the past decade.
With superb sailing conditions, beautiful beaches and famous off lying islands like Hon Tre, Hon Yen and Hon Rua will not disappoint. Surrounded by green hills, its deep-blue bay is fringed with a glorious crescent of golden-white sand.
Nha Trang boasts a cluster of Cham towers dating from the 9th century, plus a 14 metre statue of the Buddha overlooking the town. The market is a sight to behold and there are numerous shops selling a range of goods.
Head out from Nha Trang and cast off to explore the Khanh Hoa province, which includes approximately sixty miles of spectacular coastline with beautiful beaches, islands and deep coves.