Bắc Ninh

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Bắc Ninh, Province in Red River Delta, Vietnam

Bac Ninh province spans 823 square kilometers of lowlands and hills, bordered by Bac Giang, Hai Duong, Hanoi, and Hung Yen provinces at coordinates 21°06′N 106°06′E.

The area of Bac Ninh hosted ancient Viet settlements along the Cau, Dau, and Duong Rivers, with Luy Lau city functioning as an international trading center from the 2nd to 10th century.

The province maintains Vietnam's first declaration of independence poem 'Nam quoc son ha,' recited near Cau River in 1077, and produced 600 doctoral laureates during its examination history.

The province contains eight administrative divisions, including Bac Ninh City as capital, with a population of 1.4 million inhabitants and 15 industrial parks attracting international manufacturers.

Bac Ninh preserves the traditional art of Dong Ho woodblock prints, produced in specialized villages and distributed extensively during Lunar New Year celebrations.

Location: Vietnam

Capital city: Bắc Ninh

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Shares border with: Bắc Giang, Hưng Yên, Hanoi, Hải Dương

Website: http://bacninh.gov.vn

GPS coordinates: 21.10000,106.10000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19

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