More than 7 million people live in Ho Chi Minh City. Located in southern Vietnam, the city is named after the Communist-era nationalist leader. (EyeEmGetty Images)
Vietnamese enjoy the nightlife at a popular bar in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam is densely populated and growing quickly, with about a third of the population living in bustling cities. (Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam. Its population is projected to grow to 13.9 million by 2025. (EyeEm/Getty Images)
Though poverty levels overall have declined in recent years, stark economic disparity remains between Vietnam's urban and rural areas. (Christophe Archambault/AFP/Getty Images)
The United States is Vietnam's leading trade partner, and the country is working to achieve sustainable development through more open trade and industry. (Robert Muckley/Getty Images)
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. (Julia Liebscher/Getty Images)
People tour Sung Sot cave in Halong Bay, Vietnam, another of the country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Halong Bay includes around 1,600 islands and islets, most of which are uninhabited and unaffected by humans. (Xaume Olleros/Getty Images)
Vietnam is working to develop areas of industry that include food processing, garment manufacturing, machine-building and mining. (Guenter Fischer/Getty Images)
A Vietnamese girl sits on her father's new motorcycle in Ho Chi Minh City. (Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
Political and religious expression are tightly controlled in Vietnam, and advancements in human rights have been lacking. (EyeEm/Getty Images)
The view of a train journey between Halong Bay and Hanoi, two of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations. (Xaume Olleros/Getty Images)
Yen Bai, a province in northern Vietnam, is known for its rugged mountains and green rice paddy fields. (Hoang Hai Thinh/Getty Images)