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Annam (Dungeons
Annam may refer to: Places * Annam, an exonym and name of Vietnam used until 1945 ** Names of Vietnam *Đại Việt * Annam (French protectorate), a former subdivision of French Indochina, now the central region of Vietnam * Annan (Tang protectorate), the southernmost province of Imperial China between 679–866, now northern Vietnam * Annamite Range, a mountain range in Laos and Vietnam Other uses * Nachiarkoil lamp or Annam lamp, an ornate brass oil lamp made in India * Annam (Dungeons & Dragons), Annam (''Dungeons & Dragons''), a character in ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing universe * SAS Tafelberg, SAS ''Tafelberg'', Danish tanker originally named ''Annam'' See also *Anam (other) {{surname Telugu-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vietnam
Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of about and a population of over 100 million, making it the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifteenth-most populous country. One of two communist states in Southeast Asia, Vietnam shares land borders with China to the north, and Laos and Cambodia to the west. It shares Maritime boundary, maritime borders with Thailand through the Gulf of Thailand, and the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia through the South China Sea. Its capital is Hanoi and its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam was inhabited by the Paleolithic age, with states established in the first millennium BC on the Red River Delta in modern-day northern Vietnam. Before the Han dynasty's invasion, Vietnam was marked by a vibrant mix of religion, culture, and social norms. The Han dynasty annexed Northern and Central Vietnam, which were subs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Names Of Vietnam
Throughout the history of Vietnam, many names were used in reference to Vietnam. History Throughout the history of Vietnam, official and unofficial names have been used in reference to the territory of Vietnam. Vietnam was called Văn Lang during the Hồng Bàng dynasty, Âu Lạc under Thục dynasty, Nam Việt during the Triệu dynasty, Vạn Xuân during the Early Lý dynasty, Đại Cồ Việt during the Đinh dynasty and Early Lê dynasty. Starting in 1054, Vietnam was called Đại Việt (Great Việt). During the Hồ dynasty, Vietnam was called Đại Ngu. Việt Nam ( in Vietnamese) is a variation of Nam Việt (Southern Việt), a name that can be traced back to the Triệu dynasty (2nd century BC, also known as Nanyue Kingdom). The word ''Việt'' originated as a shortened form of Bách Việt, a word used to refer to a people who lived in what is now southern China in ancient times. The name ''Việt Nam'', with the syllables in the modern order, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Đại Việt
Đại Việt (, ; literally Great Việt), was a Vietnamese monarchy in eastern Mainland Southeast Asia from the 10th century AD to the early 19th century, centered around the region of present-day Hanoi. Its early name, Đại Cồ Việt,(chữ Hán: 大瞿越) was established in 968 by the ruler Đinh Bộ Lĩnh after he ended the Anarchy of the 12 Warlords, until the beginning of the reign of Lý Thánh Tông (r. 1054–1072), the third emperor of the Lý dynasty. Đại Việt lasted until the reign of Gia Long (r. 1802–1820), the first emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty, when the name was changed to Việt Nam in 1804. Under rule of Emperor at home, king abroad, bilateral diplomacy with Imperial China, it was known as Principality of Giao Chỉ (chữ Hán: 交趾) (975–1164) and Kingdom of Annam (chữ Hán: 安南) (1164–1804) when Emperor Xiaozong of Song upgraded Đại Việt's status from principality to kingdom. Đại Việt's history was divided into the rule ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annam (French Protectorate)
Annam (; alternate spelling: ''Anam''), or Trung Kỳ (), was a French protectorate encompassing what is now Central Vietnam from 1883 to 1949. Like the Tonkin (French protectorate), French protectorate of Tonkin, it was nominally ruled by the Vietnamese Nguyễn dynasty. Before the protectorate's establishment, the name ''Annam'' was used in the West to refer to Vietnam as a whole; Vietnamese people were referred to as Annamites. The protectorate of Annam became a part of French Indochina in 1887. The region had a dual system of French and Vietnamese administration. The government of the Nguyễn Dynasty still nominally ruled Annam and Tonkin as the Empire of Đại Nam, with the emperor residing in Huế. On 27 May 1948, the protectorate was partly merged in the Provisional Central Government of Vietnam, which was replaced the next year by the newly established State of Vietnam. The French legally maintained the protectorate until they formally signed over sovereignty to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annan (Tang Protectorate)
Annan () was an imperial protectorate and the southernmost administrative division of the Tang dynasty and Wu Zhou dynasty of China from 679 to 866, located in modern-day Vietnam. An Nam, simplified to "Annam", is the Vietnamese form of the Chinese name Annan, which means "the Pacified South" or "to pacify the South", a clipped form of the full name, the "Protectorate General to Pacify the South" (). In 679, the Annan Protectorate replaced the Jiaozhou Protectorate () (), also known as Jiaozhi, with its seat situated in Songping County () (modern Hanoi). Annan was renamed to Zhennan for a brief period from 757 to 760 before reverting to Annan. After coming under attack by Nanzhao in 864, the Annan Protectorate was renamed Jinghai Military Command upon its reconquest by Gao Pian in 866. Today the same area is sometimes known as Tonkin (), the "eastern capital" of Đại Việt. Locally, the area is known as (), the "northern area". History Predecessors The territory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annamite Range
The Annamite Range (; ) is a major mountain range of Mainland Southeast Asia, extending approximately through Laos, Vietnam, and a small area in northeast Cambodia. Geography The highest points of the Annamite Range are the -high Phou Bia, the -high Phu Xai Lai Leng and the -high Ngọc Linh (Ngoc Pan). The latter is located at the northwestern edge of the Triassic Kontum Massif in central Vietnam. Important mountain passes are the Nape Pass and the Mụ Giạ Pass. The Annamite Range runs parallel to the Vietnamese coast, in a gentle curve which divides the basin of the Mekong River from Vietnam's narrow coastal plain along the South China Sea. Most of the crests are on the Laotian side. The eastern slope of the range rises steeply from the plain, drained by numerous short rivers. The western slope is more gentle, forming significant plateaus before descending to the banks of the Mekong. The range itself has three main plateaus, from north to south: Phouane Plateau, Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nachiarkoil Lamp
The Nachiarkoil lamp, also called Annam lamp or Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku, is an ornamental brass lamp made of series of diyas, a handicraft product which is exclusively made by Kammalar community in Natchiarkoil town in Tamil Nadu, India.PM Narendra Modi gifts Xi Jinping Annam lamp Times of India, 11 october 2019. The lamp, which is hollow cast, is made in different sizes and consists of four parts which are screwed together. The central pillar that crowns at the apex is called the "Prabhai"; it is generally in the form of a or |
Annam (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game, giants are a collection of very large humanoid creatures based on giants of legend, or in third edition, a "creature type". Description Giants are humanoid creatures of great strength and size with a self-involved social focus and are usually presented as the "bad guys" in the game. They "often create their own societies away from the other races". All giants have low-light vision. As a group, they have no other special abilities or immunities. Dwarves have a bonus to their armor class against attacks from creatures of the giant type, due to their experience with fighting these oversized foes. Creative origins Giants are based both on the giants from mythology and those appearing in J.R.R. Tolkien's work. Their stone-throwing ability indicates their creative roots in wargaming. Publication history Giants were some of the earliest creatures introduced in the ''D&D'' game, appearing in the first 1974 edition. ''Dungeons & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SAS Tafelberg
SAS ''Tafelberg'' was a replenishment ship (AOR) of the South African Navy. The ship started life as the Danish tanker ''Annam'' before undergoing various conversions into her final configuration. Early history SAS ''Tafelberg'' started life in 1958 as the Danish tanker ''Annam'' in the service of the East Asiatic Company in Copenhagen. She was one of four similar ships commissioned at the time, and was named by the local Thai ambassador's daughter Vasna Virajakar. BP Shipping leased her for five years. South African Navy She was purchased in 1965 by Safmarine before being reconfigured in Durban as the replenishment ship SAS ''Tafelberg'' and sold to the South African Navy (SAN). At this time, she had five refuelling points, one astern and two solid stores transfer stations. In 1967, in the company of and , she visited Argentina, while in 1968 she visited Australia along with and ''President Pretorius''. In 1971 ''Tafelberg'' acted as official guardship for the Cape-to- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anam (other)
Anam or ANAM may refer to: Music * Anam (band), a British modern folk music band * ''Anam'' (album), by the Irish band Clannad * Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), a classical music training facility in Melbourne Names * Anam (name), a given name and surname * Anam, a possible transliteration of Inaam, a given name of Arabic origin meaning "gift" Places * Anam, Cameroon, a village * Anam (town), a group of eight towns in Anambra State, Nigeria * Anam, a political unit within Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria * Anam-dong, a neighbourhood (''dong'') in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea * Anam, more usually Annam (French protectorate) Annam (; alternate spelling: ''Anam''), or Trung Kỳ (), was a French protectorate encompassing what is now Central Vietnam from 1883 to 1949. Like the Tonkin (French protectorate), French protectorate of Tonkin, it was nominally ruled by ..., a former territory in central Vietnam Other uses * Agence Nationale des Aerodrome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
