Lào Cai

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Lào Cai, Border city in northern Vietnam

Located at the junction of Red River and Nanxi River, Lào Cai extends across 282 square kilometers of mountains, hills, and coastal plains.

The city experienced border closures from 1979 to 1993 following military conflict with China, until relations normalized and trade resumed.

The city hosts multiple ethnic groups who traditionally communicate through Vietnamese and Southwestern Mandarin when interacting across linguistic barriers.

The Lào Cai Railway Station connects travelers and cargo between Vietnam and Yunnan Province in China through regular transport services.

The area contains different soil compositions that support specific agricultural activities, from food crops to medicinal plant cultivation.

Location: Lào Cai

Inception: November 30, 2004

Elevation above the sea: 227 m

Website: http://laocai.gov.vn/

Website: http://laocai.gov.vn

GPS coordinates: 22.41944,103.99500

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44

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