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Saigon

Saigon, commonly known as Ho Chi Minh City, is the largest city in Vietnam by population and by economic importance. It is the southern commercial and financial hub, located in the southeastern region along the Saigon River. The city forms the core of a larger metropolitan area in the southeast and lies near the Mekong Delta.

The area originated as the historic settlement of Gia Định in the 17th century and developed under

The city is Vietnam's leading economic center with a large port system, manufacturing, finance, and services.

The city is known for its mix of colonial and modern architecture, vibrant street markets, and diverse

The city has a tropical climate with a rainy season roughly from May to November. The population

French
colonial
rule,
leaving
notable
examples
of
colonial
architecture.
It
served
as
the
capital
of
the
Republic
of
Vietnam
(South
Vietnam)
from
1955
to
1975.
After
the
reunification
of
Vietnam,
the
city
was
renamed
Ho
Chi
Minh
City
in
1976,
though
Saigon
remains
widely
used
to
refer
to
the
historic
core
and
its
districts.
It
attracts
substantial
domestic
and
international
investment
and
has
a
dense
transportation
network
including
Tan
Son
Nhat
International
Airport
and
a
developing
metro
system.
cuisine.
Notable
landmarks
include
the
Notre-Dame
Cathedral
Basilica
of
Saigon,
the
Saigon
Central
Post
Office,
the
Reunification
Palace,
and
Ben
Thanh
Market.
It
also
hosts
numerous
museums,
universities,
and
cultural
venues.
is
diverse,
with
a
mix
of
ethnic
Vietnamese
and
sizable
immigrant
communities
from
other
parts
of
Vietnam
and
abroad.