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Vietnam is one of the poorest, yet one of the most densely populated, countries in the world. The total area of Vietnam is about 331,113 square kilometers, three-fourths of which is composed of mountains and highlands. By the year 2000, Vietnam had a population of over 76 million, 51 per cent of which was women. In 1986, Vietnam attained an annual GDP growth rate of 8 per cent and although Vietnam was also affected by the regional financial crisis in 1999, it was able to maintain the GDP at 4 to 5 per cent. In terms of the GNP, per capita income was US$300 in 1998 and increased to US$330 in 1999 to 2000.
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Quy, L.T. (2004). Women, Development and Empowerment in Vietnam. In: Lele, J., Quadir, F. (eds) Democracy and Civil Society in Asia: Volume 2. International Political Economy Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230285910_7
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