What countries were in Indochina?

Indochina comprises five countries: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam. These coun- tries share natural resources centering on the Mekong River, which flows from north to south through the center of the Indochinese peninsula, and are closely related economically, culturally and historically.

What did Indochina become?

France obtained control over northern Vietnam following its victory over China in the Sino-French War (1884–85). French Indochina was formed on 17 October 1887 from Annam, Tonkin, Cochinchina (which together form modern Vietnam) and the Kingdom of Cambodia; Laos was added after the Franco-Siamese War in 1893.

What was Vietnam formerly?

Names of Vietnam

Why was Vietnam called Indochina?

The term Indochina (originally Indo-China) was coined in the early nineteenth century, emphasizing the cultural influence of Indian and Chinese civilizations on the area. The term was later adopted as the name of the colony of French Indochina (today’s Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam).

What was Vietnam previously called?

Việt Nam
Names of Vietnam

Is India part of Indochina?

Indochina, also known as the Indochina Peninsula, is lying to the east of India and south or southwest of China. It refers to the location of the territory between India and China and is the Mainland Southeast Asia which is one of the three biggest peninsulas in south Asia.

Why is Cambodia called Indochina?