In June. the first test drilling for oil will take place in an offshore area believed to contain large reserves of this precious commodity. There also is the possibility of oil being discovered in the Delta. Land reform has advanced more rapidly than even the most optimistic observers had hoped: More than 1.300.000 hectares distributed to 800.000 formerly landless tillers of the soil. And at least 200.000 more are expected soon to receive titles to tracts ranging from 1 to 3 hectares. Saigon and other large cities are still severely overcrowded. and thousands of refugees remain to be resettled. But there are few signs of hunger. as in such chronically overpopulated places as India. And here and there in the capital.
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