Place details
Place nameIndochina
Other namesIndo-China, Indochine, French Indochina, Indochine Française
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Refers to the present nations of Burma, Kampuchea (Cambodia), Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia; east portion occupied by French 1858-1956, west and south by British in the late 19th century, and Tonkin area by Japan 1940-1945; it became independent after Indochina Wars 1946-1954.