Despite the ravages of war, Vietnam is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, according to USNews.


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More than 7 million people live in Ho Chi Minh City.





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Formerly known as Saigon, HCM City is the largest city in Vietnam. Its population is projected to grow to 13.9 million by 2025.





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Though poverty levels overall have declined in recent years, stark economic disparity remains between Vietnam's urban and rural areas.





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A Vietnamese girl sits on her father's new motorcycle in HCM City.








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A couple poses between lanterns in a shop display in Hoi An, a city on Vietnam's central coast. Hoi An is known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.





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People tour Sung Sot cave in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, another of the country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.





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The view of a train journey between Ha Long Bay and Hanoi, two of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations. 






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Yen Bai, a province in northern Vietnam, is known for its rugged mountains and green rice paddy fields.

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