Thứ năm, ngày 01 tháng năm năm 2008

HA NAM

Area: 826,66 km2
Population: 791,618
Provincial capital: Phu Ly Town
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Tay, Hoa

Ha Nam is situated south of the Red River Delta, the south gate of Hanoi Capital. The diversified terrain is mainly made up of low-lying marshy plains, mountainous and semi-mountainous regions.

Ha Nam has a tropical climate, which is divided into two seasons: dry and wet. The average annual temperature is 23oC (73.4oF).

Ha Nam is a place of age-old culture, and has diversified folk culture. The area is small but Ha Nam has quite many historical remains and famous landscapes such as: Truc Temple and Ngu Dong (Five Grottos) Mountain, Cam (Forbidden) Mountain, , Ba Danh Pagoda, Luon Cave, and Cam Kha Phong Cavern.

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