North Vietnam and South Vietnam were two separate countries formed after the division of Vietnam along the 17th parallel due to political differences. North Vietnam was communist-led under Ho Chi Minh's government while South Vietnam was anti-communist with support from the United States.
Related terms
Ho Chi Minh: The communist leader who led North Vietnam's struggle for independence against French colonial rule.
Anti-communism: Opposition or resistance to the ideology of communism, often associated with capitalist societies.
Division: The act of separating or dividing a country or territory into distinct parts based on political or ideological differences.