The peace conference in Geneva in 1954 resulted in the division of Vietnam into two separate entities along the 17th parallel. The country was split into North Vietnam, which was under the control of the communist government led by Ho Chi Minh, and South Vietnam, which was governed by a non-communist regime under President Ngo Dinh Diem. This division was intended to be temporary, with plans for nationwide elections scheduled for 1956 to reunify the country. However, these elections never took place, leading to the prolonged conflict known as the Vietnam War.
As a result of the peace conference in Geneva, how was Vietnam divided?
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