South Vietnam
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
South Vietnam was a state that governed the southern half of Vietnam from 1955 to 1975. Its capital city was Saigon, which served as the political and economic center of the nation. The state ceased to exist following the Fall of Saigon and the subsequent reunification with the North.
Statistics
Area
173,809.00 km²
Population
19,582,000