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75-627: The name Vân Đồn stems from the Vân Mountain on Quan Lạn Island, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. In AD 980, the early Lê Dynasty of Vietnam (980-1009) set up an army outpost there. In 1149 under the reign of Lý Anh Tông (1138-1175), the Vân Đồn island authority was officially formed as a strategic location, at the same time as a busy trading port of Đại Việt. The port was bustling under the dynasties of Lý (1009-1225), Trần (1225-1400), and later Lê (1442-1789) hosting trading ships from other countries. Vân Đồn

150-461: A Vietnamese record for being the only school with students winning international prizes for 21 consecutive years. Haiphong is located at the junction of two National Highways: Route 5, leading west to Hanoi , and Route 10, leading south to Nam Định and onward to connect with National Route 1 at Ninh Bình . Highway 356 passes west–east from the Route 5/10 junction through Haiphong's city center all

225-576: A city, around one third of Haiphong's area or 52,300 ha (as of 2007) are used for agriculture. Rice is the most important crop, taking up around 80% of the agricultural land with an output of 463,100 tons in 2007. Other agricultural products include maize, sugar and peanuts. Haiphong has a relatively large fishing sector with an output of 79,705 tons (2007). Gross output has almost doubled between 2000 and 2007, mostly due to fast growth in aquaculture, which made up 60% of gross output in 2007. Despite its coastal location, sea fish contribute relatively little to

300-518: A decree to establish Haiphong as one of the principal cities of the French Indochina . From 1954 to 1975, Haiphong served as the most important maritime city of North Vietnam . It was one of directly controlled municipalities of a reunified Vietnam with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 1976. In the 21st century, Haiphong is under active land reclamation , the most recent effort being the construction of South Đình Vũ dike in 2022. Haiphong

375-527: A garden. Vân Đồn and Cô Tô are island districts. There are thousands of islands on Hạ Long Bay and Bái Tử Long Bay, many of which contain caves. Besides areas of alluvial deposits, there are also white sand zones which have built up from tidal action. Some places have formed white sand mines producing materials for the glass industry (Van Hai), or have developed into tourism spots (Trà Cổ, Quan Lạn, Minh Châu, Ngọc Vừng). The sea bottom terrain of Quảng Ninh isn't smooth, and has an average depth of 20 m. There are

450-601: A large influence on the province, mainly in June, July and August. The intensity can be extremely strong, especially in island and coastal regions. Because of the terrain differences, the climates of sub-regions differ. The border area of the Móng Cái District is colder and rainy, with an average temperature of around 22 °C and rainfall reaching 2,751 mm. In the Yên Hưng District, the most southern area,

525-458: A larger share than industry. However, gross output in both agriculture and fishery have been growing significantly between 2000 and 2007. Haiphong is the third most populous city in Vietnam, with a population of 2.103.500 for the metropolitan area (2015), encompassing an area of 1,507.57 km (582.08 sq mi), 46,1% of population reside in the urban districts. The gender distribution

600-571: A location in Quảng Ninh Province , Vietnam is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Qu%E1%BA%A3ng Ninh Province Quảng Ninh , anglicized as Quangninh , is a province along the northeastern coast of Vietnam . It is about 153 km (95 mi) east of Hanoi, comprising four cities, two district-level towns and seven rural districts. The provincial capital is Hạ Long . The province covers an area of 6,207.95 km (2,396.90 sq mi) and, as of 2023, had

675-520: A low of 21 °C (70 °F) in February to a high of 30 °C (86 °F) during the months of July and August. Haiphong is subdivided into 15 district-level sub-divisions: They are further subdivided into 10 commune-level towns (or townlets), 148 communes, and 72 wards. Haiphong is a major economic center of the North in particular and Vietnam in general both. Under French domination, Haiphong

750-493: A low range of hills weathered by both wind and water; forming fields and river basins. They include the zones of Đông Triêu , Uông Bí , northern Yên Hưng , southern Tiên Yên , Hải Hà and some of Móng Cái . In the estuaries, alluvial soil is deposited, creating low tidal flats. This can be found in the areas of southern Uông Bí, southern Yên Hưng (Hà Nam Island), eastern Yên Hưng, Đông Rui (Tiên Yên), southern Đầm Hà and Mong Cai , southeastern Hải Hà. The midlands and plains of

825-490: A population of 1,413,452. Nearly 80% of the province is mountainous with abundant land, forest, water and mineral resources, with 90% of Vietnam's coal output extracted from the province. The province is also home to Hạ Long Bay , a World Heritage Site that has 1,969 islands, out of which 989 have been given names. Quảng Ninh has a Human Development Index of 0.784 (high), ranking sixth among all municipalities and provinces of Vietnam. The name of Quảng Ninh province

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900-410: A regional high-quality tourism center and an economic growth hub in the North with synchronized socio-economic and technical infrastructure and improved living conditions. Some of the economic indicators in agriculture, industries and other sectors are the following. There are only 1,440 farms as against the national number of 120,699 The output value of agriculture produce at constant 1994 prices in

975-694: A total land area of 6,178.21 square kilometres (2,385.42 sq mi). The male population during this period was 671,522 while the female population was 648,802. The rural population was 498,338 (36.1% of total population) against an urban population of 822,761 (63.9% of total population). There are about 40 ethnic groups in Quảng Ninh recognized by the Vietnamese government. Each ethnicity has their own language, traditions, and subculture. The largest ethnic groups are: Vietnamese 87.69%, Dao 5.57%, Tày 3.08%, and Sán Dìu 1.56%, with all others composing

1050-574: A total of capacity of 195.53 million m of water. The largest is Yên Lập Lake, which blocks the Míp Estuary. Its water volume is 1.18 million m . Other lakes include: Khuất Động , Trúc Bài Sơn , Khe Táu , Đoan Tĩnh , Khe Uơn , Khe Chếnh , Yên Trung , Bến Châu , Trại Lốc , Rộc Cả and An Biên . Underground running water is also abundant, and can even be found on some of the larger islands. According to prospective data, 13 urban and industrial areas make use of 64,388 m water/day. In

1125-517: A variety of trees and plants, providing spices and traditional medicines. Although economy of the region is agriculture based, other sectors of industries and tourism are also getting priority attention. Being in the northern economic triangle (Hà Nội – Hải Phòng – Quảng Ninh), the province has abundant resources and has immense potential to develop the economy in every sector. The People's Committee of Quảng Ninh province in 2007 approved proposals for development plans up to 2020. Industrial development

1200-458: A whole. The Port of Haiphong on the Cấm River is divided into three main docks: Hoang Dieu (Central terminal) located near the city's center, Chua Ve, and Dinh Vu both farther downstream to the east. Several ferry terminals connect Haiphong with the neighboring Cát Hải and Cát Bà Islands; Ben Binh Ferry terminal is located near the city center while Dinh Vu Ferry is located on a spit of land on

1275-463: Is Cat Bi International Airport with three flights daily to Ho Chi Minh city. In April 2011, Vietnam Airlines launched routes to Da Nang with 5 flights a week. An international airport for Haiphong, situated in Tien Lang district, is in the planning stages; if realized it would become the largest airport in northern Vietnam. Haiphong port is one of the largest ports in Vietnam and south-east Asia as

1350-532: Is 195 km (at the widest part). The length from north to south of the province is 102 km. The northernmost point is in a mountain range at Mo Toòng village (Hoành Mô Commune, Bình Liêu District). The southernmost point is in Hạ Mai Island (Ngọc Vừng Commune, Vân Đồn District). The westernmost point is in Vàng Chua River (Bình Dương and Nguyễn Huệ communes, Đông Triều City). The easternmost point

1425-460: Is a key sector in Haiphong including food processing, light industries and heavy industries. Major products include fish sauce, beer, cigarettes, textiles, paper, plastic pipes, cement, iron, pharmaceuticals, electric fans, motorbikes, steel pipes and ships and out-sourcing software implementation. Most of these industries have been growing significantly between 2000 and 2007, with the exceptions of

1500-457: Is a noticeable difference in temperatures between the city's winters and summers. Haiphong's coolest months, January and February, sees average high temperatures reach 20 °C (68 °F) and average low temperatures at around 14 °C (57.2 °F). Its warmest months, June and July, sees average high temperatures hover around 33 °C (91.4 °F) and average low temperatures at around 26 °C (78.8 °F). Sea temperatures range from

1575-579: Is a popular seaside vacation spot and known for biological reservations in Cát Bà Island . For its extensive port, the city hosts the headquarter of Vietnam People's Navy . Royal poinciana are commonly associated with Haiphong in Vietnamese culture. Mordern-day Haiphong was the home of Lê Chân, one of the female generals under the command of the Trưng Sisters who rose against Chinese domination in 40 AD and ruled until their defeat in 43 AD. Lê Chân

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1650-635: Is also home to various historical sites representing important events in the Vietnamese national fight against foreign invaders. In 1288, on the Mang River on Quan Lạn Island, under the command of General Trần Khánh Dư, the Vietnamese troops defeated Yuan-Mongol invaders in the historic Bạch Đằng victory. Cái Rồng , Đông Xá, Hạ Long, Bình Dân, Đoàn Kết, Đài Xuyên, Vạn Yên, Minh Châu, Quan Lạn, Ngọc Vừng, Bản Sen, Thắng Lợi. 21°04′19″N 107°25′28″E  /  21.07194°N 107.42444°E  / 21.07194; 107.42444 This article about

1725-466: Is half female (50.4%). As of the 2009 census, Haiphong's average annual population growth rate was given as 4.0%. Haiphong's crude birth rate was recorded at 18.1 live births per 1000 persons vs the crude death rate of 7.6 per 1000 persons. Life expectancy at birth was estimated at 77.1 years for women and 72.0 years for men, or 74.5 years overall. Infant mortality rate was measured at 11.8 infant deaths per 1000 live births, just over two points above

1800-438: Is hot, humid and rainy, while monsoons flourish. The average annual temperature recorded is 22.9 °C. In winter, it is cold (between 1 and 3 °C), dry, and sees little rainfall (between 150 mm and 400 mm). The average humidity is 82 percent. Annual average rainfall, influenced by north-eastern monsoons, varies between 1,700 mm and 2,400 mm (maximum recorded is 2751 mm), with rainfall concentrated in

1875-554: Is inland at Got Cape, northeast of Trà Cổ Commune, Móng Cái Town. Quảng Ninh has a common international border with the People's Republic of China. Inland, north of province (Bình Liêu, Hải Hà districts) and Móng Cái borders Dongxing City and Fangcheng County in Guangxi , PRC with the borderline of 170 km. To the east, it adjuncts to Bắc Bộ Gulf. The province also borders Lạng Sơn , Bắc Giang and Hải Dương provinces to

1950-771: Is linked to the Mong Cai International Border Gate over a road distance of 288 km. The Hanoi–Hạ Long (Cai Lan port) railway line has been improved. Rail links of 64 km length connect to industries in the province. Hai Phong Haiphong ( Vietnamese : Hải Phòng ) is the third-largest city in Vietnam and is the principal port city of the Red River Delta . The municipality has an area of 1,526.52 km (589.39 sq mi), consisting of 8 urban districts , 6 rural districts and 1 municipal city (sub-city). Two of

2025-450: Is narrow and unfertilized, so the production of rice, maize and sweet potatoes is poor. Making up for this is high productivity from fruit trees, lumber trees and industrial plants. The area for fruit trees in the Đông Triều City totals around 30 km . Formerly in Quảng Ninh, there was diverse and high-quality wood available, in particular ironwood and teak trees. Presently, there are mainly pine trees. In mountainous areas, there are

2100-476: Is now the city's Le Chan District was made the administrative seat of An Dương District , restoring its regional importance. The area by then had developed into a sizable commercial port. At the eve of the French conquest in 1881, a typhoon ravaged the area, killing about 3,000 people in and around Haiphong. Despite the damages, Haiphong was developed by the French to serve as Indochina 's main naval base over

2175-491: Is often accompanied by thick mists. Quảng Ninh is a land of rich history. In Hạ Long Bay area has archaeological remains of prehistoric people from 3000 to 1500 BC. This period is characterized as Hạ Long culture with many archaeological shells used as jewelry and money exchange, ancient animal bones, and human bones. This land of Quảng Ninh is one of the 15 tribes of Văn Lang State. Quảng Ninh area has had several names: The historic sites of Quảng Ninh Province: After

2250-611: Is taking place at a rapid pace. Mineral extraction industries are being developed. Special economic zones are being created and the plans envisage making the province a modern industrial province by 2015. The two economic development zones under development are the Mong Cai Border Gate Economic Zone and the Van Don Economic Zone. Tourism is also a sector of economic development, which has been given priority. Quảng Ninh has targeted to become

2325-679: Is the compound name of two former provinces: Quảng Yên and Hải Ninh according to the naming of President Ho Chi Minh . The province has the shape of an oblique rectangle inclined in a northeast-to-southwest direction. To the west, the province borders an extended forest and mountain region. To the east, it is adjacent to the Gulf of Bắc Bộ . It features a meandering coastline, estuaries and tidal flats and more than 2,000 large and small islands. Exactly 1,030 of these have been named. Quảng Ninh's coordinates are longitude 106º25′ to 108º25′ east and latitude 20º40′ to 21º40′ north. Its width from east to west

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2400-523: Is very abundant, both fresh and sea water. There are large species of fish in the Gulf of Bắc Bộ. In addition, there are special species such as pearl mussels , stockfish , sea turtles and lobsters , while along the coastline, oysters and edible seaweed abound. These numerous fish resources of the sea have always been an important source of income for the residents of Quảng Ninh. Quảng Ninh's floral strong point has always been forestry. Agricultural land

2475-584: The Bạch Đằng River in Haiphong was a place of many legendary victories, led by now-legendary commanders Ngô Quyền and Trần Hưng Đạo . In the 16th century, Mạc dynasty has promoted the coastal settlement as a secondary capital, growing to become an important port town of Đàng Ngoài . After the French conquest of Vietnam , in 1888, the president of the French Third Republic , Sadi Carnot , promulgated

2550-591: The French during their occupation, the railway once connected Haiphong to the city of Kunming in Yunnan, China , although service along the Chinese portion of the line is currently suspended. Rail travel from Haiphong with connections to the rest of the Vietnamese railway network is via Hanoi. Passenger trains run daily from 6AM until 6PM from Hai Phong city to the capital Hanoi and back. The travel time between

2625-518: The Ka Long (the natural national border between China and Vietnam), Hà Côi , Đầm Hà , Tiên Yên , Phố Cũ , Ba Chẽ , Diễn Vọng , Trới , Míp , Uông , Đạm and Cầm rivers. The provincial border is the Kinh Thầy River which joins the Đá Bạch River and runs into Bạch Đằng. The total static capacity is estimated at 175.106 m of water. Out of the 72 lakes and dams, there are 28 large lakes with

2700-572: The 13th-century victory of Trần Quốc Tuấn over the Mongols, who had invaded the country with 30,000 troops. The road network in the province consists of the National Highways No. 10, 18, and 48. Highway No. 10 links to Hanoi , Haiphong and other northern provinces. National Highway 4B connects the province with Lạng Sơn and Cao Bằng . The Van Don International Airport serves the province. Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport

2775-514: The Cam and connects the city with Thủy Nguyên District . It has a total natural area of 152,318.49 hectares or 376,387 acres (2001). It borders Quảng Ninh Province to the north, Hải Dương Province to the west, Thái Bình Province to the south, and the Gulf of Tonkin to the east. Bach Long Vi island, Cat Ba Island and the Long Châu islands, located in the Gulf, are also administered as part of

2850-507: The Netherlands and India and horses, sheep and goats from Mongolia . Formerly, as with the rest of Vietnam, there were once numerous wild animals. In more remote times, there were elephants, rhinoceros , tigers, leopards and bears roaming the area. Today, there are monkeys, deer , pheasants , eagles , wild boars , various birds and tortoises (which unfortunately are less abundant than they once were). In Quảng Ninh aquatic fauna

2925-496: The Transmission Mount ( Then ). It has historical linkage to the visit of Emperor Lê Thánh Tông to the provincial city in 1468. The emperor was moved by the beauty of the mountain covered with clouds, called it a young fairy of Hạ Long and got a poem written on it and engraved on the southern side of the rocky cliff. In 1729, Lord Trịnh Cương did a painting and poem on Emperor Lê Thánh Tông on this mountain. That's why it

3000-493: The average temperature is 24 °C and gets an average rainfall of 1,700 mm. The high mountainous region of Hoành Bồ, and Ba Chẽ districts, has 20 days of frost a year, and is subject to little rainfall. In the Bình Liêu District there is heavy rain (2,400 mm) and winter lasts for six months. The offshore island region is not the wettest area, with only 1,700 to 1,800 mm of rainfall per year, but winter

3075-496: The basic input for cement manufacture. Other mineral resources phosphorus , titanium, antimony , quartz, and oil have been found which could auger more industrial projects in the Province. Clay and glassy sand, important material inputs in the building industry for manufacture of tiles, bricks, and ceramics are in abundance. Quảng Ninh's climate is symbolic of the climate of North Vietnam; featuring all four seasons. In summer, it

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3150-619: The cigarette and pharmaceutical industries. Shipbuilding, steel pipes, plastic pipes and textiles are among the industries with the most rapid growth. There are also growing industries supplying products used by existing industries in the city. PetroVietnam set up a joint-venture PVTex with textile manufacturer Vinatex to build Vietnam's first polyester fiber plant in Haiphong. The factory will use by-products from oil-refining and reduce reliance on imported materials. 270,600 people were employed in Haiphong's industry. 112,600 industrial jobs were created between 2000 and 2007. Despite its status as

3225-513: The city reached 56 288 billion. Government plans that to 2020, Haiphong's revenues will be over 80,000 billion and the domestic revenue reach 20.000 billion. In the ranking of the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) 2013 of Vietnam, Haiphong city ranked at No. 15/63 provinces. Haiphong has relationship of trading goods with more than 40 countries and territories around the world. Haiphong is striving to become one of

3300-449: The city. Tidal flat ecosystems occur adjacent to the city, however, many have been reclaimed for agriculture or development purposes. Haiphong features a humid subtropical climate (Koppen: Cwa) with hot, humid summers and warm, dry winters. The city is noticeably wetter from April through October; roughly 90% of the city's annual rainfall (which totals approximately 1,700 millimetres or 67 inches) typically falls during these months. There

3375-405: The coal industry, Quảng Ninh is one of the Vietnamese working class formed the earliest. The general strike of more than 30,000 miners 12 November 1936 demanding higher wages and reduced hours has become one of the most iconic historical events of the Vietnamese revolutionary movement during the struggle for civil rights democracy and national independence. This later became a celebrated date within

3450-593: The coast. The government had approved the plans to build an international port in Lach Huyen – 15 kilometers from the current port. Once completed this will be one of the deepest port in Vietnam with draft of 14m, capable of receiving ships up to 100.000 DWT . Haiphong station built in 1902 is the eastern terminus of the Kunming–Hai Phong Railway , also known as the Yunnan –Vietnam Railway. Built at by

3525-429: The coastline are extremely favourable for agriculture and transport. It has become a densely populated area. The sea and island zone of Quảng Ninh has a unique terrain. There are more than 2,000 islands, making up two-thirds of the country's islands. They extend along the coast for more than 250 km and divide into numerous layers. The largest islands are Cái Bầu and Bản Sen, while the smallest are just like rocks in

3600-462: The command of Jean-Étienne Valluy entered the city, fighting house to house with the support of armored units and airplanes. Late in the Vietnam War , Haiphong was subjected to heavy bombing by US Navy and Air Force strike aircraft because it was North Vietnam 's only major port. U.S. Admiral Thomas H. Moorer ordered the mining of Haiphong harbor on 8 May 1972, effectively sealing

3675-794: The eastern mountainous region extending from Tiên Yên through Bình Liêu , Hải Hà , Đầm Hà and Móng Cái ; and the western zone ranging from Tiên Yên through Ba Chẽ and Hoành Bồ , north of Uông Bí Town . The former is a continuation of the Thâp Van Đai Son range in China. There are two main chains: Quảng Nam Châu 1,507 m and Cao Xiêm 1,330 m. The western zone features smooth and curved mountains called Đông Triều with Yên Tu Mount 1,068 m in Uông Bí region and Am Váp Mount 1,094 m in Hoành Bồ District. The midland and coastal plains include

3750-576: The ensuing decades. Following the defeat of Japan in World War II , Vietnamese nationalists agitated for independence against French return. French forces landed in Haiphong and encountered resistance which resulted in the deaths of three French soldiers. In retaliation, the French ships, among them the cruiser Suffren , shelled the city , setting it ablaze and precipitating the First Indochina War . French infantry forces under

3825-474: The invasion of occupied Tonkin , in 1899 the French part Quảng Yên established Hải Ninh province. Seeing coal mineral resources. French colonialists increase in mining zones Hong Gai, Mao Khe, Vang Danh, Cam Pha Town, Ha Tu, etc. Established the Northern Coal Company of France (SFCT) exclusive exploitation and consumption of coal, power scavenged resources and exploitation of colonies. Along with

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3900-477: The landforms such as the mountains and the sea or the bay, religious places of worship and festivals. Some of these are: Bài Thơ Mountain is a limestone mountain formation, which rises to a height of 106 meters, right in the middle of Hạ Long City. It appears like a giant castle with three towers of the undulating rock. Another famous mountain is the That Bai Tho Mountain, which was earlier called

3975-507: The largest commercial centers of the country. On Vietnam's Provincial Competitiveness Index 2023, a key tool for evaluating the business environment in Vietnam’s provinces, Hai Phong received a score of 70.34. This was an improvement from 2022 in which the province received a score of 70.76. In 2023, the province received its highest scores on the 'Labor Policy' and 'Time Costs' criterion and lowest on 'Policy Bias' and ‘Transparency’. Industry

4050-613: The mines. After the August Revolution in 1945, Vietnam's independence, the government at the hands of the people. 1963 platform is the Hong Quang and provinces Hải Ninh Government Democratic Republic of Vietnam established the province Quảng Ninh. According to the setting of Ho Chi Minh , the name of the province is the name of two transplant Quảng Yên and Hải Ninh old. During the Sino-Vietnamese War ,

4125-461: The nation's average for urban areas. In the same census, the city's out-migration was 1.9% vs in-migration of 2.8% and, for a net migration rate of 0.9%. In 2012, Hải Phòng had 4 universities and academies, 17 colleges, 26 professional secondary schools, 56 high schools, and hundreds of other educational institutions ranging from elementary to preschool levels. Trần Phú High School in Hải Phòng holds

4200-524: The port. Until it was lifted, the mining caused no casualty. Despite being targeted, the physical structure of the city was mostly unaffected by the war as the US had a self-imposed prohibition zone for the city. After the war, the city recovered its role as a significant industrial center. Haiphong is a coastal city located at the mouth of the Cấm River , in Vietnam's north-eastern coastal area, 120 kilometres or 75 miles east of Hanoi . The Bính Bridge crosses

4275-747: The province there are natural bottle water points in Quảng Hanh ( Cẩm Phả ), Khe Lạc ( Tiên Yên ) and Đồng Long ( Bình Liêu ). Mineral water is concentrated in the village of Quảng Hanh. Presently, there are 15 exploration holes, and according to preliminary results, capacity could be 1,004 m /day. Quảng Hanh mineral water is clear and colourless, with mineral content varying from 3.5 to 5.05 g/L. The province has rich natural mineral resources of coal, limestone , clay, kaolin , white sand, granite and so forth. Large reserves of anthracite coal account for 90 per cent of coal output of Vietnam. Limestone reserves are estimated at 3.1 billion tonnes which would be

4350-400: The province was 952.5 billion đồngs against the national value of 156,681.9 billion đồngs. The province produced 227,700 tonnes of cereals as against the national production of 43.68 million tonnes The per capita production of cereals in the district was 205.2 kg as against the national figure of 501.8 kg. in 2008. In 2007, the industrial output of the province

4425-674: The province was the site of the Battle of Móng Cái and the Battle of Cao Ba Lanh . The area of the province of Quảng Ninh is 8,239.243 km ². Quảng Ninh is divided into 13 district-level sub-divisions and 177 commune-level sub-divisions: According to the General Statistics Office of the Government of Vietnam, the population of Quảng Ninh Province, as of 2019, was 1,320,324 with a density of 216 persons per km over

4500-439: The rainy season. Quảng Ninh's sea borders upon the Gulf of Bắc Bộ. It is large and protected by the ranks of islands, so the wind is quieter and the water smoother. The gulf's current runs from north to south. It is Vietnam's coldest sea, with the temperature sometimes dipping below 13 °C. The average tide level recorded is 2.5 m. Water resources in the province of Quảng Ninh are abundant and distinct. The largest rivers are:

4575-455: The regular domestic animals: cattle, pigs, poultry, cats, dogs, and rabbits. Cattle breeding has developed well in the mountainous regions, while the Móng Cái pig is now famous for its especially lean meat. In eastern districts, swans hybridized with ducks, called cà sáy by locals, are also becoming popular. Numerous foreign cattle are imported as well: buffaloes from India, milk cows from

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4650-468: The remaining 2.1% (2019 census). In this land of ancient culture the dominant religious beliefs are of Buddhists, Christians and ancestor worship in addition to other folk beliefs. Quảng Ninh features a diversified and abundant environmental system, thanks to its varied terrain, climate and soil. The province thus has a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. Identified floral species are numbered at 1,027 of 6 phyla, while faunal species are 120. There are

4725-491: The remnants of ancient streams and underwater rocky banks. The streams from the mainland connect to deep drains along the sea-floor; creating a series of waterways, canals and harbours along the coast. In Quảng Ninh, there are numerous rivers and springs, but most are short and small, and feature currents that differ between seasons. In winter, most rivers run dry; in summer, waterfalls pick up fast currents. The water current reaches 1.45 m /s in dry season, but up to 1,500 m /s in

4800-482: The rural districts cover islands in the South China Sea : Bạch Long Vĩ and Cát Hải . It has a population of 2,130,898 in 2023. The city's economy has strength in manufacturing, as evident by large industrial parks and numerous smaller traditional handicraft villages. Historically, Haiphong is the first place in Vietnam and Mainland Southeast Asia to get electricity . In the imperial era of Đại Việt ,

4875-403: The sector (around one fourth). Nam Định Province and Thái Bình Province have much larger fishing sectors and even the inland Hải Dương Province has a larger gross output from fishing than Haiphong. As of 2007, 315,500 were employed in agriculture and fishery, a significant decrease from 396,300 in 2000. However, these sectors still account for almost a third of total employment in Haiphong,

4950-637: The streets of other places like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, but enjoying them on the Flamboyant City (the other name of Haiphong City) is still the most ideal because of the choice of raw ingredients and cooking secrets of local chefs. Hai Phong cuisine has been promoted to Europe at the Brest Maritime Festival 2008 (France) and resonated greatly. In addition, Hai Phong also has many other dishes such as mantis shrimp hot pot, bean sprouts salad, sủi dìn, bánh bèo (Haiphong's version, which

5025-459: The summer months for 90 to 170 days, particularly in July and August. In comparison to other provinces in the north, Quảng Ninh has been more under the influences of north-eastern monsoon. The wind blows strongly and the temperature drops to between 1 and. During the north-east monsoon, high mountainous regions such as Bình Liêu and Hải Hà, Đầm Hà experiences temperatures below 0 °C. Storms have

5100-784: The two cities by rail is approximately 3 hours. Hai Phong cuisine is known throughout Vietnam for seafood dishes. Seafood restaurants in the Do Son area are known for having very fresh and affordable shrimp, crab, fish, and squid. The style of seafood processing in Hai Phong follows a simple style, emphasizing the essence and freshness of ingredients themselves as opposed to the seasoning. Dishes such as bánh đa cua (red noodle soup with crab), bún cá (fish rice noodle soup), bánh mỳ que cay (spicy stick-bread), cơm cháy hải sản (crispy rice cracker with seafood), nem cua bể (square crab spring rolls) are notable and popular dishes. These dishes can be found on

5175-408: The way to the coast. A connecting road from route 5 to route 18 links Haiphong with Quảng Ninh Province . In 2015, the new highway connecting Haiphong with Hanoi was completed; this is the most modern highway in Vietnam and reduces the trip by one hour as compared to the previous route. Within the city there are several long-distance bus depots: Niem Nghia, Vinh Niem, Thuong Ly. A new highway route

5250-531: The west, and the city of Hải Phòng to the south. The coastal line is 250 km. The total area of Quảng Ninh is 8,239.243 km , of which 5,938 km is mainland. The area of islands, bays and sea is a tremendous 2,448.853 km . The total area of the islands is 619.913 km . Quảng Ninh is a mountainous and coastal province, with more than 80 per cent of its area being made up of mountains and hills. The 2,000 some islands are also considered mountains. The mountainous zone can be divided into two parts:

5325-560: Was 37,987.5 billion VND against the national output of 1.47 million billion VND. On Vietnam's Provincial Competitiveness Index 2023, a key tool for evaluating the business environment in Vietnam’s provinces, Quang Ninh received a score of 71.25. This was a slight decrease from 2022 in which the province received a score of 72.95. In 2023, the province received its highest scores on the ‘time costs’ and ‘business support policy’ criteria and lowest on ‘labour policy’ and ‘policy bias’. The province has number of attractions connected with

5400-538: Was called Bai Tho mountain (Poem mountain). Bai Tho mountain is an important historical and cultural relic as well as a tourist attraction. Two popular temples in the province are the Cua Ong Temple is located on a mountain overlooking low Bai Tu Long Bay, and the Tien Temple located next to the headquarters of People's Committee of Cam La commune. Bạch Đằng beach is a historical site which commemorates

5475-413: Was completed last year 2016 to make the transfer faster and easier. From Hanoi to Haiphong and back, it takes less than 2 hours to reach not so long as 3 hours as before. Also shorten the distance from Haiphong to Thai Binh, Hai Duong, Hung Yen. Tourists can easily catch a coach from Niem Nghia bus station to Hanoi or Cat Ba island, either Quang Ninh, or South of Vietnam. The main airport serving Haiphong

5550-594: Was known to have established the Hải tần Phòng thủ (“Defenced Sea-coast”) during the war against general Ma Yuan of the Han dynasty . Centuries later under the reign of Nguyễn Emperor Tự Đức , the area earned the appellation: Hải -Dương thương-chính quan- phòng ("The trading defensive area of Hải Dương Province "). By the 19th century, at the end of Tự Đức's reign, the Hang Kenh Communal House in what

5625-430: Was level 1 city, equal to Saigon and Hanoi. The last years of the 19th century, the French had proposed to build Haiphong into the economic capital of Indochina. Today, Haiphong is still one of the most important economic centers of Vietnam. In 2009, Haiphong state budget revenue reached 34,000 billion Vnd. In 2011, budget revenues in the city reached 47,725 billion, increase 19% compared to 2010. In 2015, total revenues of

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