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QUANG NINH’S

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Quang Ninh Province is located at a strategic
location; it is considered as a “small Vietnam”.
Is is due to the fact that Quang Ninh’s forestry
and maritime resources are plentiful, its
landscapes are truly impressive; it has border
lines both on land and at sea sharing 03
border gates with the People’s Republic of
China; its coastal line stretches hundreds of
Geographical coordinates: 106˚26 ‘to kilometers with Ha Long and Bai Tu Long
108˚31’3’ east longitude, 20˚40 ‘to 21˚40’ north Bays on a large fishing ground. Quang Ninh
latitude. is located within Vietnam – China economic
Location: Northeast Vietnam. Bordered by cooperation zone “Two corridors, one belt”;
the People’s Republic of China to the North; a bridge between ASEAN – China and being
one of the centers of Vietnam’s Northern
bordered by Lang Son province to the West; key economic zone, etc. Quang Ninh’s
bordered by Gulf of Tonkin to the East and the natural potential and advantages create
South; bordered by Bac Giang Province to the opportunities for sustainable economic
West; bordered by Hai Duong province and development in terms of industry; tourism;
Haiphong City to the Southwest. commercial services in border area; maritime

Land area: 6.178km2. economic development, etc.
Coastal length: Over 250km. Furthermore, Quang Ninh is also the
attractive convergence of immeasurable
Land border’s length: Over 118km. spiritual, cultural and historical values. This

Population: About 1.3 million. is one of the cradles of ancient Vietnamese.
Administration: 13 administrative units. Being To go to Quang Ninh is to visit Yen Tu –
the only province in the country with 04 Vietnam’s Buddhist Center; to visit Ha Long
Provincial cities. Bay – twice recognized by UNESCO as world
natural heritage in terms of geological,
Province’s capital: Ha Long City – Cultural, geomorphological and landscape terms;
economic and political Center. voted by global community as one of the
Climate: Tropical monsoon. new 7 world’s natural wonders; to visit
over 600 historical relics and other famous
Average annual temperature: 21-23˚C.
sceneries. Thanks to the natural advantages,
Humidity Quang Ninh’s population and society is a
Annual average relative humidity: 82 - 85%. combination, convergence, unity of diverse
elements of Vietnam’s Red River Civilization. It
Rainfall: 1995mm
could be said that its population and natural
Ethnic group: 22 ethnic groups. preferences give Quang Ninh superior
Language: Vietnamese. advantages in order to develop a sustainable
and prosperous green economy.

Industrial Parks, Economic Zones of Quang Ninh Province
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