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Annam - LoveToKnow 1911 |
 | | In Annam the rainy season begins during September and lasts for three or four months, corresponding with the northeast monsoon and also with a period of typhoons. |
 | | The family is the base of the social system in Annam and is ruled by its head, who is also priest and judge. |
 | | Annam is ruled in theory by its emperor, assisted by the " comat " or secret council, composed of the heads of the six ministerial departments of the interior, finance, war, ritual, justice and public works, who are nominated by himself. |
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