Vietnam's capital is Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, with a population of over 6.4 million people. Schools in Vietnam are underfunded but education is highly valued. The Vietnam War was a Cold War conflict fought in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1955 to 1975. Hotels in Vietnam range from 3 to 5 stars and transportation is primarily by motorbike rather than cars, which can be rented from companies like FLAMINGO TRAVEL.