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9 years ago

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9 years ago
I have been planning to move to Vietnam to teach English for at least a year now. Vietnam is an absolutely beautiful country and I have fallen head over heels with the idea of moving, and living there for a long period of time. In particular I want to move to Nha Trang.

I however did over look an important issue which still effects the Vietnamese population to this day, Agent Orange.

I am hoping to be contacted by expats or anyone with experience in this area. I would like to know if it is safe to move to Vietnam for a long period of time.

I have read that it is mainly the former Air Force bases (AFB) that are still heavily contaminated, in particular Da Nang. But there are many other "Hot spots" including Nha Trang. Aside from former AFB's, great swaths of land were sprayed. This brings the thought of food contamination to mind. I know that those who are suffering from the effects of Agent Orange are a fraction of the population, it is still a concern.

Thank you for your help and advice,

Chris

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