North Vietnam, officially the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV; Vietnamese: Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa; VNDCCH), was a country in Southeast Asia from 1945 to 1976, with sovereignty fully recognized in 1954.

Jan 23, 2025 · The Vietnam War (1954–75) was a conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States.

North Vietnam takes its pride of Hanoi's charming capital, majestic mountain ranges, mist-entwined peaks, lush valleys, centuries-old rice terraces, diverse ethnic groups and turquoise stunning islands.

Northern Vietnam or Tonkin (Vietnamese: Bắc Bộ) is one of three geographical regions in Vietnam. It consists of three geographic sub-regions: the Northwest (Vùng Tây Bắc), the Northeast (Vùng Đông Bắc), and the Red River Delta (Đồng Bằng Sông Hồng).

The north of Vietnam makes a statement with majestic mountain ranges, centuries-old rice terraces, and fascinating ethnic groups. Along the banks of the Red River lies Hanoi, a city locked in time yet simultaneously leaping forward. Hanoi’s atmospheric Old Quarter, beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake and classic colonial architecture will leave you ...

1. North Vietnam was formed as a transitional state, by the Geneva Accords of 1954. It became a communist state, ruled by one party (the Lao Dong) and governed by a Soviet-style Politburo. 2. The Lao Dong government in North Vietnam commenced a …

The Democratic Republic of Vietnam, (Vietnamese: Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa) also known as North Vietnam was a country in Asia. It existed from 1954 to 1976 and its capital was Hanoi. It was led by the Communist Party of Vietnam. It was proclaimed by President Ho Chi Minh on September 2, 1945.

North Vietnam would be ruled by nationalists and communists, while South Vietnam was ruled by a Western-backed regime headed by Ngo Dinh Diem. In September 1954, the northern state declared itself the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The …

Map of Vietnam showing its territorial expansions, 11th to 19th century Đại Việt, Champa and Khmer Empire (12th century) Northern and Southern dynasties (Vietnam)(1533–1592) Vietnam in 17th century during the Trịnh–Nguyễn War Map of Vietnam under the control of Trịnh lords and Nguyễn lords Map of division of French Indochina North and South Vietnam (1954–1976)

Oct 29, 2009 · The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States.