The state of Vietnam is located on the Indian subcontinent. The southern and eastern sides are washed by the waters of the South China Sea. The area of the territory occupied by the republic is more than 337 thousand km2. In total, almost 94 million people live here. 30% of the total live in cities. The official language is Vietnamese. A small part of the population speaks French, Russian, English and Chinese.
Vietnam cities have the status of central and provincial subordination. There are also communities-communes and administrative divisions of the first order. In total, there are about 150 cities in Vietnam. All of them are very popular among tourists.
Major cities
The largest cities in Vietnam (the list will be presented below) are important transport and economic centers. There are 5 of them in the state. They have the status of cities of central subordination. Let's take a look at them.
Ho Chi Minh City
This city is the largest in the country. It is located in the south, like some other cities in Vietnam. Covers an area of more than 2000 km2. The date of its foundation isby 1698 The most populous city in the country. About 8 million people live here permanently. Ho Chi Minh City is divided into 5 rural counties and 19 urban areas. The economic sectors are distributed as follows: services - 51%, construction and industry - 47%, the rest is occupied by fishing, agriculture and forestry.
Hanoi
This city in terms of population in the state ranks second. It is the capital of Vietnam. This status was obtained in 1945. It occupies an area of about 3.3 thousand km2. In Vietnam, it is the main center of politics, culture and education. More than 6.5 million people live here permanently. In the industrial sector, it ranks second, behind the city of Ho Chi Minh City. Administratively divided into 10 urban and 18 rural areas, it also includes one city.
Haiphong
Located in northern Vietnam. It occupies an area of 1.5 thousand km2. It is a commercial and industrial center. Due to the fact that it was built on the banks of the Kinh Mon River, it is considered a major seaport. About 2 million people live here permanently. The economy of this Vietnamese city relies on fishing.
Can Tho
It is the fourth city of the central government. Located in the Mekong Delta. The territory on which the city was built has an area of almost 1.5 thousand km2. More than 1.2 million people live permanently in Can Tho. It is the main center of tourism. Large universities operate here. There isairport and river port. Internally subdivided into 5 urban and 4 rural areas.
Danang
The last major city in Vietnam. It is located in the central part of the country, has access to the South China Sea. It occupies an area of 1.2 thousand km2. It is a port city. The population living in it is about 900 thousand people. Subdivided into 6 urban areas and 1 rural county, it also includes one island archipelago.
The best cities in Vietnam
But there are other, not so big, but very beautiful settlements in the country.
Hoi An
Hoi An is located in the central part of the state. Every year it is visited by a large number of tourists. They are attracted here not only by a beach holiday, but also by numerous attractions. The city is called an open-air museum. In total, there are about 800 buildings of historical significance. The infrastructure in Hoi An is developed at the highest level. There are numerous restaurants, cafes, shops selling souvenirs. The city became famous all over the world for its shoes and hats of its own manufacture. It is believed that these things are much better than Italian ones.
Dalat
Not inferior in beauty to Hoi An and the city of Dalat. It is located in the southern part of the central plateau. Compared to other cities in Vietnam, Dalat is very different from them. The streets are very clean, merchants and taxi drivers do not pester tourists. Due to its location, Dalat is a mountain resort. historic althere are practically no sights in it, however, natural beauties will amaze anyone who gets here. There are unique picturesque valleys covered with evergreen forests, beautiful waterfalls and lakes, and there are numerous natural parks on the territory of the city.
Phan Thiet
Phan Thiet is a city located in the south of the state. The main economic sectors are tourism and fishing. Located on the coast of the South China Sea, it is a resort town. There are a lot of beautiful sights here. The uniqueness of this territory is given by multi-colored dunes. This spectacle is striking in its splendor. Also located here are the Kega Lighthouse, Buddha Statue and Poshanu Cham Towers.
Hue
Telling about the beautiful cities in Vietnam, one cannot remain silent about Hue. First of all, it is an important economic, cultural, political and educational center. Previously, it was the imperial capital. The city is interesting for its rich history. A lot of sights have been preserved here. You can find objects of ancient architecture, natural monuments, pagodas and churches.
Cities on the coast
Given the peculiarities of the geographical position of Vietnam, there are many coastal cities in the state. Almost all of them have the status of a resort. The first one that deserves attention is the city of Nha Trang (Vietnam). It is the largest and most popular resort in the country. Within the city there are equipped beaches, the length of the coastline is about 6 km. For tourists, variousrecreational activities. You can not only relax on the beach, but also improve your he alth with healing springs and mud. The air here is saturated with the vapors of eucalyptus groves, which have a positive effect on the respiratory system and restore weakened immunity.
Also, the list of "Resort cities in Vietnam" is replenished:
- Doshun (popular with Chinese);
- Thanyoa (famous all over the world);
- Vung Tau (visited not only by foreigners, but also by locals);
- Phu Quoc and Con Dao islands.
