The state of Vietnam is located on the Hindustan Peninsula. The southern and eastern sides are washed by the waters of the South China Sea. The area occupied by the republic is more than 337 thousand km 2. In total, almost 94 million people live here. 30% of the total lives in cities. The official language is Vietnamese. A small part of the population speaks French, Russian, English and Chinese.
The cities of Vietnam have the status of central and provincial subordination. There are also commune communities and first-order administrative units. In total, there are about 150 cities in Vietnam. All of them are very popular among tourists.
Big cities
The largest cities in Vietnam (a 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 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. It covers an area of more than 2000 km 2. The date of its foundation falls on 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. Economic spheres are distributed as follows: services - 51%, construction and industry - 47%, the rest is fisheries, 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 a territory with an area of about 3.3 thousand km 2. In Vietnam, it is the main center of politics, culture and education. More than 6.5 million people live here permanently. In the industrial sphere, it takes second place, giving way to the city of Ho Chi Minh City. Administratively subdivided into 10 urban and 18 rural areas, it also includes one city.
Haiphong
Located in the north of Vietnam. It covers an area of 1.5 thousand km 2. It is a commercial and industrial center. Due to the fact that it was built on the banks of the Kinmon River, it is considered a large seaport. About 2 million people live here permanently. The economy of this city of Vietnam is based on fishing.
Can Tho
It is the fourth city of central subordination. Located in the Mekong Delta. The territory on which the city is built has an area of almost 1.5 thousand km 2. More than 1.2 million people live permanently in Can Tho. It is the main center of tourism. Large universities work here. There is an airport and a river port. It is internally subdivided into 5 urban and 4 rural areas.
Danang
The last major city of Vietnam. It is located in the central part of the country, has access to the South China Sea. It covers an area of 1.2 thousand km 2. It is a port city. The population living in it is about 900 thousand people. It is subdivided into 6 urban areas and 1 rural district, also it includes one island archipelago.
The best cities of Vietnam
But there are other, not so large, but very beautiful settlements in the country.
Hoian.
Hoi An is located in the central part of the state. Every year a large number of tourists visit it. 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. 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 shoes and headdresses of its own manufacture. It is believed that these things are much better than Italian.
Dalat.
The city of Dalat is not inferior in beauty to Hoi An. It is located in the southern part of the central plateau. If you compare with other cities in Vietnam, then Dalat is very different from them. The streets are very clean, merchants and taxi drivers do not bother tourists. Due to its location, Dalat is a mountain resort. There are practically no historical attractions in it, however, natural beauties will amaze anyone who gets here. There are unique picturesque valleys covered with evergreen forests, beautiful waterfalls and lakes, numerous natural parks are located in the city.
Phan Thiet.
Phan Thiet is a city located in the south of the state. The main area of the economy is tourism and fishing. Located on the coast of the South China Sea, it is a resort city. There are a lot of beautiful attractions. The uniqueness of this territory is given by colorful dunes. This spectacle is striking in its splendor. Also located here are the Kega Lighthouse, Buddha Statue, and the Poshanu Chama Tower.
Hue.
Talking about the beautiful cities in Vietnam, you can not keep 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.
