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 Hanoi
is the socical, cultural, and economic center
of Vietnam
Districts: Hoan Kiem, Hai Ba Trung, Ba Dinh, Dong
Da, Tay Ho, Cau Giay, Thanh Xuan and five rural
districts: Tu Liem, Gia Lam, Dong Anh, Thanh Tri,
Soc Son.
Economic potentialities: Hanoi is the political,
economical, and cultural center of the country.
Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta, in the
center of North Vietnam. It was founded in 1010
under the reign of Ly Cong Uan King
The tropical monsoon climate is divided into the
rainy and dry seasons. The most distinctive characteristic
of Hanoi's climate is the fluctuations between
the cold and hot seasons.
Hanoi still preserves many ancient architectural
works including the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas.
Hectares of lakes lie intertwined between the
streets, the largest ones being Hoan Kiem Lake,
West Lake, and Truc Bach Lake. Many traditional
handicrafts are also practiced in Hanoi including
bronze molding, silver carving, lacquer, and embroidery.
Other famous sites include the One Pillar Pagoda
(built in 1042), the Temple of Literature (built
in 1070), the Tay Phuong Pagoda, which is very
famous for its collection of statues, and Lenin
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