Asia >> Vietnam >> Overview >> Provinces >> Ninh Binh
Area: 1,382 sq. km
Population: 906,000 habitants
Regional code: 030
Capital: Ninh Binh Town.
Town: Tam Diep.
Districts: Nho Quan, Gia Vien, Hoa Lu, Yen Mo, Yen Khanh, Kim Son.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Muong, Thai, Tay.
Ninh Binh is located to the south of the Northern Delta, between the Red and Ma Rivers. It is bordered by Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa Provinces.The annual average temperature is 23.4°C. The population is made up of 23 ethnic communities, among which the Kinh account for more than 98%. The rest of the population consists of the Muong, Tay, Nung, Thai, Hoa, and Dao ethnic groups. Economic potentialities: limestone, marine resources.
The old city of Ninh Binh is one of many famous historical sites in Vietnam. Other sites in this area include Hoa Lu Citadel, Nhat Tu Pagoda, and Can Linh Pagoda.
Transport: Ninh Binh is 91km from Hanoi. Express train connections with Hanoi (Limited allocation of tickets) and regular bus connections with Hanoi's South Bus Station.
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