Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital, a centrally governed city, and one of Vietnam's two special-class cities.

Hanoi has been a major political, economic, and cultural center since the early days of Vietnamese history. As the capital, Hanoi is home to many important cultural and entertainment venues and sports facilities, and is also a chosen location for many international political and sporting events. It is also a hub for many traditional craft villages and one of the three regions in Northern Vietnam known for its numerous festivals and celebrations. Hanoi's unique culinary scene is another major draw for tourists. Located in the northwest of the Red River Delta, Hanoi borders eight provinces: Thai Nguyen and Vinh Phuc to the north, Ha Nam and Hoa Binh to the south, Bac Giang , Bac Ninh, and Hung Yen to the east, and Hoa Binh and Phu Tho to the west. Hanoi is located 120 km from the port city of Hai Phong and 87 km from the city of Nam Dinh , forming the three main hubs of the Red River Delta. Currently, the city covers an area of ​​approximately 3358.6 km². Hanoi, occupying approximately 1% of the country's total natural area, ranks 41st in size among the 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam and is one of 17 capitals with an area exceeding 3000 km². After the war, Hanoi continued to serve as the capital of a unified Vietnam. Hanoi was awarded the title "City for Peace " by UNESCO on July 16, 1999. In 2000, President Tran Duc Luong awarded Hanoi the title of "Heroic Capital" on October 4th. With a history spanning over 1000 years, Hanoi is the oldest capital among the 11 capitals of Southeast Asian countries. Hanoi has significant potential for tourism development. Within the city, alongside its architectural landmarks, Hanoi boasts one of the most diverse museum systems in Vietnam. The city also has many advantages in showcasing Vietnamese culture to foreign tourists through its folk theaters and traditional craft villages. Hanoi's tourism is becoming increasingly attractive to visitors. The estimated GRDP for 2020 at current prices reached 1,016 trillion VND. The per capita GRDP reached VND 122.7 million (equivalent to USD 5,285), an increase of 2.34% compared to 2019. The structure of the economy was as follows: agriculture, forestry and fisheries accounted for 2.24% of GRDP; industry and construction accounted for 23.67%; services accounted for 62.79%; and product taxes less product subsidies accounted for 11.3% (The corresponding structure in 2019 was: 2.02%; 22.9%; 63.73% and 11.35%). Total state budget revenue in the area in 2020 is estimated at VND 280.5 trillion, reaching 100.6% of the City People's Council's assigned target, an increase of 3.9% compared to 2019, including: Revenue from import and export activities is estimated at VND 18.9 trillion, reaching 102.7% of the target and equaling 99.8% compared to 2019; revenue from crude oil is VND 2.1 trillion, reaching 99.5% and equaling 63.2%; domestic revenue (excluding crude oil) is VND 259.5 trillion, reaching 100.5% and increasing by 4.7%.