What is the strategic geographical position of Vietnam? Can schools in Vietnam unilaterally provide extra classes in Geography for 11th-grade students?

What is the strategic geographical position of Vietnam?

The strategic geographical position of Vietnam is demonstrated as follows:

Vietnam lies between 8°30' to 23°22' North latitude and from 102°10' to 109°30' East longitude. To the north, it borders China. To the west, it borders Laos and Cambodia. To the south and east, it borders the East Sea and has a part that belongs to the Gulf of Thailand.

=> Thanks to this position, Vietnam becomes an important bridge between Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia. The country is located on major maritime traffic routes, being one of the busiest trade corridors in Asia. Simultaneously, Vietnam plays a role in controlling the strategic sea route connecting the Gulf of Thailand with the East Sea, aiding international trade and opening the gateway to Asia from the Pacific.

With this geographical advantage, Vietnam not only plays a significant role in economic and trade development but also becomes a focal point in the competition for influence among global and regional powers. History has shown that from ancient times, Vietnam has always faced expansionist ambitions from the north, from the sea heading inland. Thanks to the resilience and wisdom of its people, Vietnam has succeeded multiple times in maintaining its independence and territorial sovereignty.

Significance of Vietnam's strategic geographical position

International transportation and trade:

- Vietnam's strategic geographical position is highlighted by being on an important international maritime route, connecting Asia - the Pacific with Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

- With a port system like Hai Phong, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Sai Gon, Vietnam serves as a transshipment hub of goods within the Southeast Asian region.

Regional Connectivity:

- Vietnam acts as a link between China (a major economic center) and Southeast Asian countries.

- Its borders with Laos and Cambodia allow Vietnam to play a crucial role in promoting cooperation in the Mekong sub-region, including economic and infrastructure development projects.

Defense and security:

- Vietnam lies along the East Sea, a region of strategic importance with major maritime routes, rich natural resources, and international disputes.

- Vietnam is a crucial anchor in the defense strategy of Southeast Asia, particularly in controlling maritime routes and protecting territorial sovereignty.

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Can schools in Vietnam unilaterally provide extra classes in Geography for 11th-grade students?

According to Article 3 of the Regulations on extra classes issued with Circular 17/2012/TT-BGDDT:

Rules for extra classes

1. Extra classes must help to broaden knowledge, skills and character education of students, be suitable for psychological and physical characteristics and not beyond the acquisition of learners

2. It is not allowed to reduce the curricular contents of compulsory education program and add them to extra classes; and provide the curricular contents in the extra classes in advance.

3. Students taking extra classes are students who intend to attend extra classes with the consent of their families; it is not allowed to compel students or students’ families to attend extra classes.

4. It is not allowed to provide extra classes according to the curricular classes; students in the same extra class shall have the same learning capacity; the students are admitted to the extra classes according to their learning capacity.

5. Extra class providers shall be responsible for their registration and application for the license.

11th-grade students taking extra classes in Geography are those who intend to attend these classes with the consent of their families; it is not allowed to compel students or students’ families to attend extra classes. Schools cannot unilaterally organize these classes.

Who is responsible for receiving students' applications for holding extra classes in Vietnam?

According to Article 5 of the Regulations on extra classes issued with Circular 17/2012/TT-BGDDT, the regulation is as follows:

Holding internal extra classes

1. Each student who wishes to take an extra class shall submit an application for taking extra classes to the institution; his/her parents or guardian (hereinafter referred to as parents) shall append their signatures and write a commitment, and adhere to such commitment.

2. The principal of the institution shall receive the application from the student, categorize him/her to an appropriate group of students by his/her learning capacity, assign teachers and hold extra classes according to each group of students.

3. Each teacher intending to conduct extra classes shall submit a registration of conducting extra classes which commit to fulfill all duties of a teacher as specified in general regulations and other duties assigned by the institution and seriously comply with regulations on extra classes in the institution.

4. The principal shall consider approving the list of teachers, assign teachers and establish timetables for extra classes appropriate to the students’ learning capacity.

Thus, the school's principal shall receive students' applications for extra classes.