SAIGON (HCMC)

Ho Chi Minh City, also widely known by its former name of #Saigon, is the largest city in #Vietnam by population. It was known as Prey Nokor prior to annexation by the Vietnamese in the 17th century. Under the name Saigon, it was the capital of the #French colony of Cochinchina and later of the independent republic of South Vietnam 1955–75. #Saigon #HCMC #Vietnam #Asian #Cities #Networks #Communities https://www.lonelyplanet.com/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city