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11/06/2016 09:54

Hai Phong City

Area: 1,523.9 sq. km. Population: 1,904.1 thousand habitants (2012). Administrative divisions: - Districts: Hong Bang, Ngo Quyen, Le Chan, Kien An, Hai An, Duong Kinh, Do Son. - Rural districts: Thuy Nguyen, An Duong, An Lao, Kien Thuy, Tien Lang, Vinh Bao, Cat Hai, Bach Long Vi. Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Hoa, Tay, Nung... Geography Hai Phong is a large city with an important seaport of Vietnam. Haiphong is near Quang Ninh Province to the north, Hai Duong Province to the west, and Thai Binh Province to the south. Climate: Because of the proximity to the East Sea, Hai Phong's weather is affected by inter-tropical monsoons. The annual average temperature varies between 230C and 240C. Tourism Hai Phong has many temples, pagodas, mausoleums and shrines such as ancient Du Hang Pagoda, Nghe Temple, Hang Kenh Communal House... Hai Phong has famous historical Bach Dang River, where the national heroes defeated three...

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11/06/2016 09:53

Ho Chi Minh City

Area: 2,095.6 sq. km Population: 7,681.7 thousand habitants (2012). Administrative divisions: - Districts: District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, District 10, District 11, District 12, Tan Binh, Binh Thanh, Phu Nhuan, Thu Duc, Go Vap, Binh Tan,Tan Phu. - Rural districts: Nha Be, Can Gio Hoc Mon, Cu Chi Binh Chanh. Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Hoa, Khmer, Cham... Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Building Geography In the core of the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is second the most important in Viet Nam after Ha Noi. It is not only a commercial center but also a scientific, technological, industrial and tourist center. The city is bathed by many rivers, arroyos and canals, the biggest river being the Saigon River. The Port of Saigon, established in 1862, is accessible to ships weighing up to 30,000 tons, a rare advantage for an inland river port. Climate:The...

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11/06/2016 09:53

Hau Giang

Area: 1,602.5 sq. km. Population: 769.7 thousand habitants (2012). Capital: Vi Thanh City. Administrative divisions: - Town: Nga Bay. - Districts: Phung Hiep, Vi Thuy, Long My, Chau Thanh and Chau Thanh A. Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Khmer, Hoa, Cham. Phung Hiep Floating Market (Hau Giang Province) Geography Hau Giang belongs to Mekong Delta. It borders with Can Tho City, Vinh Long Province on the north, Bac Lieu Province on the south, Soc Trang Province on the east, and Kien Giang Province on the west. Hau Giang is located on complicated network of rivers, springs, and canals such as: Hau, Cai Tu rivers, Quan Lo, Phung Hiep, Xa No, Xang Nang Mau canals. Climate:The climate is harmonized with few of storms. It is hot, humid all year. Rainy season lasts from May to November, and dry season lasts from December to April. The annual average temperature is 27oC. Tourism and Economy Hau Giang has advantage of growing rice and fruit tree as...

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