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Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City after the fall of Saigon in 1975 by the new communist government, in honor of their great leader Ho Chi Minh.
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I would dispute the fact that Ho Chi Minh is a "great leader." This is the viewpoint of the communists and certainly is not shared by all Vietnamese. If this was true, we wouldn't experience the great exodus of Vietnamese boat people after the fall of Saigon.
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Why was Saigon renamed Ho Chi Minh city after the war?
District 1 of Ho Chi Minh city is Saigon
What is the modern name of Saigon?
Ho Chi Minh City
What is the difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon?
Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon are the same city in Vietnam. The name was changed from Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City in 1976 after the Vietnam War.
What was Ho Chi Minh City before it was called Ho Chi Minh City?
Saigon.
Saigon the former capital of South Vietnam was renamed .?
Saigon was renamed as Ho Chi Minh City
Is Saigon the same as Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes, Saigon and Ho Chi Minh City are the same city in Vietnam. The name was changed from Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City in 1976 after the reunification of North and South Vietnam.
Is Ho Chi Minh City the same as Saigon?
Yes, Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon are the same city in Vietnam. The city was officially renamed from Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City in 1976 after the reunification of North and South Vietnam.
What name did the north Vietnamese change the of Saigon to?
Ho Chi Minh City.
Is ho chi minh a hero?
Ho Chi Minh is actually a nickname for Saigon in the country Vietnam
What is saigon called?
For some GIs it will always be called Saigon. But the tourists can call it Ho Chi Minh City.
Is it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City?
The city is officially known as Ho Chi Minh City, but some people still refer to it as Saigon.
Why is saigon and ho chi minh city is the 2 major city?
Saigon is the old name of Ho Chi Minh city. 2 major cities are : Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi capital.
