Saigon (South Vietnam)

Saigon (South Vietnam)

Saigon it's the capital of South Vietnam it's also the biggest city by population in all the country hosting 13.2 million people. it is located in the southeastern part of South Vietnam the metropolis gets most of it's water from the Saigon river, which also opens a great trade route for the city since it has connects with the ocean, the city also counts with the lowest tax rate for business in all the world with only 2 taxes being applied and both of them are lower than the rest of the country, this made the city grow into what it is today. the city it's also the location of many powerful enterprises such as: Nuclewe, Bestnam, Produviet, Colad Enterprises, Happium, Vietomics and Applenty, almost all of the population works in the private industry. Saigon it's considered an alpha+ global city and the biggest market place in all of South Asia, beating Singapore.

Etymology.

Since it's foundation the city had been renamed a lot of times, originally when Vietnam was a British colony it wasn't the capital, it was rather a resort for rich and powerful colonials to take vacations on. during that time it was called "Riview" (River-View) after some years, however it was renamed "Harriswon" in honor of the conqueror Harris Wellit that arrived into the country. when the independence war for Vietnam started it was converted into the capital and renamed Saigon, the original name of the city (Chinese period) which still the name today.

History.

Chinese Period.

The Chinese arrived into South East Asia around 1857 during the times of the Terris Empire. before the invasion China and the empire traded a lot mostly jewels. but due that the Terris Empire was becoming a powerful threat after invading the territories of the current Cambodia and Laos, China decided to declare war on them. but it went really badly, so bad that the Terris Empire counter attacked and began an invasion of China. the Chinese government decided to call the English for help. even if they had lost Hong Kong at their hands. with their help they invaded the Terris Empire and annexed it for a short time. until in 1860 the English requested total control over the captured areas and China didn't had other option but to allow it.

English Period.

After 1860 the city was annexed by the English which converted it into a resort for rich colonials. nothing much of interest happened around this time.

Republic of Vietnam Period.