State of Vietnam facts for kids
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State of Vietnam
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| 1949–1955 | |||||||||||
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Anthem: "Thanh niên Hành Khúc"
(English: "The March of Youths") |
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| Status | Associated state of the French Union and constituent territory of French Indochina until 1954 |
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| Capital | Saigon 10°48′N 106°39′E / 10.800°N 106.650°E |
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| Common languages | Vietnamese, French | ||||||||||
| Religion | Roman Catholicism Buddhism Confucianism Taoism Vietnamese folk religion |
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| Government | Provisional government | ||||||||||
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• 1949–1955
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Bảo Đại | ||||||||||
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• 1954–1955
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Ngô Đình Diệm | ||||||||||
| Historical era | Cold War | ||||||||||
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• Proclamation
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July 2 1949 | ||||||||||
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• Internationally recognized
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1950 | ||||||||||
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• 1955 referendum
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October 26 1955 | ||||||||||
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| 1955 | 173,809 km2 (67,108 sq mi) | ||||||||||
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12,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Currency | piastre đồng (from 1953) |
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| ISO 3166 code | VN | ||||||||||
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| Today part of | Vietnam | ||||||||||
The State of Vietnam (Vietnamese: Quốc gia Việt Nam) was a government that existed in the southern part of Vietnam. It was created in 1949 and was strongly influenced by France. This state was a key part of the history of Vietnam during the Cold War period.
It was later replaced by the Republic of Vietnam in 1955. This change happened after a public vote, which marked a new chapter for the region.
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What Was the State of Vietnam?
The State of Vietnam was a government that controlled the southern and central parts of what is now modern-day Vietnam. It was set up by France as part of its efforts to keep influence in the region after World War II.
This state was meant to be a way for France to work with Vietnamese leaders. It was an "associated state" of the French Union, which means it had some self-rule but was still connected to France.
A Brief History
The State of Vietnam was officially formed on July 2, 1949. Its creation was part of a larger plan to bring peace and stability to the area. However, there was still a lot of conflict in Vietnam at this time.
The state was recognized by many countries around the world in 1950. This recognition showed that other nations saw it as a legitimate government.
End of the State
The State of Vietnam lasted for about six years. It came to an end on October 26, 1955. This happened after a special vote, called a referendum, was held.
After this vote, the State of Vietnam was replaced by the Republic of Vietnam. This new government was led by Ngô Đình Diệm, who had been the Prime Minister of the State of Vietnam.
Life in the State of Vietnam
The capital city of the State of Vietnam was Saigon. This city was a busy center for politics and culture. Many people lived and worked there.
The main languages spoken were Vietnamese and French. French was used because of France's historical influence in the region.
Culture and Beliefs
People in the State of Vietnam followed various religions. These included Roman Catholicism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Many also practiced traditional Vietnamese folk religion.
The money used in the State of Vietnam was first the French Indochinese piastre. Later, in 1953, the South Vietnamese đồng was introduced as the new currency.
Leaders of the State
The main leader of the State of Vietnam was Bảo Đại. He was known as the Chief of State. He led the country from 1949 until it ended in 1955.
Ngô Đình Diệm served as the Prime Minister during the last years of the State of Vietnam, from 1954 to 1955. He then became the first president of the new Republic of Vietnam.
Images for kids
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A photo published by the USIA showing Roman Catholic Vietnamese people next to a French ship in 1954.
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A 100 piastres sample note from 1954.
See also
In Spanish: Estado de Vietnam para niños
