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The national symbols of Vietnam are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Vietnam and of its culture. Symbol [ edit ]
Starting in 1054, Vietnam was called Đại Việt (Great Việt). [1] During the Hồ dynasty, Vietnam was called Đại Ngu. [2] Việt Nam (listen ⓘ in Vietnamese) is a variation of Nam Việt (Southern Việt), a name that can be traced back to the Triệu dynasty (2nd century BC, also known as Nanyue Kingdom). [3]
'American yuan') in Chinese, and the euro is called Ouyuan (simplified Chinese: 欧元; traditional Chinese: 歐元; pinyin: Ōuyuán; lit. 'European yuan'). When used in English in the context of the modern foreign exchange market, the Chinese yuan (CNY) refers to the renminbi (RMB), which is the official currency used in mainland China.
[1] [2] Chinese symbols often have auspicious meanings associated to them, such as good fortune, happiness, and also represent what would be considered as human virtues, such as filial piety, loyalty, and wisdom, [1] and can even convey the desires or wishes of the Chinese people to experience the good things in life. [2]
National Emblem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Armiger: Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Adopted: 30 November 1955 (D.R. Vietnam) 2 July 1976 (S.R. Vietnam; current version) Shield: Gules, a five-pointed star of the field Or, in base a cogwheel of ten teeth also Or: Supporters: Two garbs of rice Or, each of five ears and fifty-four grains ...
The main environmental concern that persists in Vietnam today is the legacy of the use of the chemical herbicide Agent Orange, which continues to cause birth defects and many health problems in the Vietnamese population. In the southern and central areas affected most by the chemical's use during the Vietnam War, nearly 4.8 million Vietnamese ...
Vietnam's new leader To Lam is making China the destination for his first overseas visit, signaling the continuing importance the Southeast Asian country places on its giant neighbor even as it ...
The yuan is its basic unit. National animal: Giant panda [4] The national animal of China is the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanolueca), a bear native to south-central China. Chinese dragon [5] The Chinese dragon, or Loong, is one of four auspicious legendary creatures appearing in Chinese mythology and folklore. The dragon has many animal-like ...