After the merger, which province is the most populous, and which is the largest in the country?

TPO - According to Resolution 60, after the merger, the country has 34 provinces and cities. Among them, some provinces have become the most populous, while others have suddenly become the largest in the country.

1. According to Resolution 60, how many provinces and cities are expected to maintain the status quo?

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  10

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  11

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  12

The correct answer is B: According to Resolution 60 of the Central Committee, 11 provinces and cities will remain unchanged, including Hanoi , Hue, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, and Cao Bang. 52 localities will be merged, leaving 23 provinces and cities, and the whole country will have 34 provinces and cities.

2. Which of the following provinces maintained its status quo despite not meeting the criteria for area and population?

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  Dien Bien

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  Lao Cai

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  Cao Bang

The correct answer is C: Hanoi, Hue, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thanh Hoa, and Son La meet all three criteria regarding area, population, and administrative units as stipulated by the National Assembly Standing Committee. The remaining provinces do not meet one or two criteria, including Dien Bien, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Lai Chau, and Cao Bang. Of these, Cao Bang is the only province that does not meet the population and area requirements. In the Government's plan for rearranging and reorganizing administrative units on April 14th, Cao Bang province, despite having a natural area of ​​6,700.4 km2 (only 83.8% of the standard), was not included in the rearrangement. This is because Cao Bang province has a very long national border with China, a complex and rugged mountainous terrain, and nearly 95% of its population are ethnic minorities. Furthermore, the provinces bordering Cao Bang are unsuitable for merger: To the west, it borders Ha Giang province, which is already planned to merge with Tuyen Quang province to form a new province with a large natural area. To the south, it borders Bac Kan province, but is already planned to merge with Thai Nguyen province. To the east, it borders Lang Son province, which has a large area and already meets 100% of both criteria regarding area and population size; merging Cao Bang and Lang Son provinces would create a new province with a long border, posing difficulties in ensuring national defense and security.

3. How many communes and wards are expected to remain in Cao Bang after the merger?

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  52 communes, 2 wards

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  53 communes, 3 wards

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  52 communes, 5 wards

The correct answer is B: The Cao Bang Provincial Party Committee recently held its 68th (expanded) Conference, with the main focus on the rearrangement and merger of administrative units. Accordingly, on the afternoon of April 17th, the Standing Committee of the Cao Bang Provincial Party Committee held its 68th Conference, approving the plan and draft proposal for the rearrangement of commune-level administrative units. According to the proposal, the province will reduce the number of commune-level administrative units from the current 161 to 56 (53 communes and 3 wards), a reduction of 105 units (including 5 wards and 100 communes and towns).

4. Which province or city is the largest in the country after the merger?

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  Lam Dong

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  Gia Lai

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  Tuyen Quang

The correct answer is A: According to Decision No. 759/QD-TTg dated April 14, 2025, of the Prime Minister, Lam Dong province will merge with Binh Thuan and Dak Nong provinces to form a new province named Lam Dong, with a total area of ​​24,233 km², surpassing many localities to become the largest province in the country, opening up expectations for strong and sustainable development for the land located between the Central Highlands and the South Central Coast. The population of the (new) Lam Dong province will reach over 3.3 million people, with Da Lat city continuing as the administrative and political center. Other new provinces and cities with areas exceeding 10,000 km² include Dak Lak, Dong Nai, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Quang Tri, Da Nang city, and Quang Ngai.

5. Which province or city is the smallest in the country after the merger?

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  Hung Yen

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  Ha Nam

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  Bac Ninh

The correct answer is A: The Central Government has agreed that the number of provincial-level administrative units after the merger will be 28 provinces and 6 centrally-administered cities. Among them, Hung Yen province and Thai Binh province will be merged, with the proposed name being Hung Yen province, and the political and administrative center located at the current site of Hung Yen province. Both Hung Yen and Thai Binh are located in the Red River Delta region. After the merger, Hung Yen province (the proposed new name) will have a total area of ​​2,514.8 km2, becoming the smallest province in the country. However, its economic scale is among the leading in the country.

6. Which province is expected to have the largest population after the merger?

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  Phu Tho

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  Cao Bang

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  Nghe An

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  Dong Nai

The correct answer is D: According to Resolution 60, Vietnam is expected to have 28 provinces and 6 centrally-administered cities after the merger. Of these, 11 provinces and cities will remain unchanged. Currently, Thanh Hoa is the most populous province in the country with 3.7 million people. However, after the merger, Dong Nai province (formed from Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc provinces) will have the largest population - 4.4 million. Next is Ninh Binh province (comprising Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh) with over 3.8 million people. If we include the 6 centrally-administered cities, Ho Chi Minh City (comprising Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau) will be the most populous in the country with over 13.6 million people.

7. How many special economic zones is Vietnam expected to have after the merger?

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  12

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  13

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  14

The correct answer is B: According to the plan approved by the Prime Minister on April 14th, the current island districts and cities will be transformed into communes, named special zones. Eleven island districts nationwide will become special zones under their respective provinces, including Van Don, Co To, Cat Hai, Truong Sa, Hoang Sa, Phu Quy, Kien Hai, Bach Long Vi, Con Co, Ly Son, and Con Dao. Phu Quoc City (Kien Giang province) may form two special zones: Phu Quoc and Tho Chau, as the competent authority has agreed to separate Tho Chau commune into a separate district.

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