Mekong Delta

[[Image:mekong_delta_Canal_big.jpg|thumb|300px|Mekong Delta, February 2005.

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The Mekong Delta is the region in Southeast Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southeastern Vietnam of 39,000 km² http://www.arcbc.org.ph/wetlands/vietnam/vnm_mekdel.htm. The area covered by water depends on the season.

Related Topics:
Mekong River - Distributaries - Vietnam

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During the Vietnam War, the Delta region saw fighting between Viet Cong guerillas and units of the United States Navy operating in small river boats.

Related Topics:
Vietnam War - Viet Cong - Guerillas - United States Navy

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The area is home to large numbers of rice cultivation fields and the surrounding farmlands are extremely fertile.

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