Bắc Giang Province
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 Provinces of Vietnam |
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| Administration | |
|---|---|
| People's Council Chair | Nguyễn Quốc Cường |
| People's Committee Chair | Đào Xuân Cần |
| Geography | |
| Capital | Bắc Giang |
| Region | Northeast |
| Area | 3,822.7 km² |
| Demographics | |
| Population • Density |
1,563,500(2004) 409.00/km² |
| Ethnicities | Vietnamese, Nùng, Sán Chay, Sán Dìu, Hoa, Tày |
| Calling code | 240 |
| ISO 3166-2 | VN-54 |
| Website | www.bacgiang.gov.vn |
Bắc Giang is a province of Vietnam. It is located in the northeastern part of the country, being situated to the east of the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.
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[edit] Administration
Bắc Giang is divided into nine districts:
The provincial capital, which also known as Bắc Giang, is a separate municipality.
[edit] Geography
Bắc Giang lies in the Red River Delta.
[edit] Economy
Bắc Giang’s land area is primarily dedicated to agriculture. Increasingly, the province is becoming known as a producer of fruit, particularly pineapples and lychees. Around a quarter of Bắc Giang's land area is devoted to forestry.
[edit] History
Historically, Bắc Giang Province and the neighbouring Bắc Ninh Province were united as Ha Bac (Hà Bắc) Province. Later, population growth resulted in Hà Bắc being re-split into the two provinces, each based around its major town, re-encompassing own its municipality.
[edit] Etymology
The province's name derives from Sino-Vietnamese (Hán Tự: 北江), meaning "north of the river."
[edit] External links
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