North Vietnam, officially the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV), was a state in Southeast Asia which existed from 1945 to 1976.
North Vietnam was a state outside of Southeast Asia.
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Claim: North Vietnam was a state outside of Southeast Asia.

Evidence: North Vietnam, officially the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV), was a state in Southeast Asia which existed from 1945 to 1976.

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Assess the veracity of the claim based on the provided evidence.

Claim: North Vietnam was a state outside of Southeast Asia.

Evidence: North Vietnam, officially the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV), was a state in Southeast Asia which existed from 1945 to 1976.

Options: 

 - supported

 - refuted

 - not enough information
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