1. Which province in Northern Vietnam had its city directly under its administration the latest?

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In 2015, Bac Kan town was upgraded to a city, marking a milestone as all northern provinces officially had cities under their direct administration. The current Bac Kan city covers an area of ​​approximately 137 square kilometers, with an average altitude of 150-200 meters, reaching its highest point at Khau Nang peak at around 746 meters. The terrain here is mainly composed of limestone mountains, earthen mountains, and valleys.

2. Is this the last province in our country to have a city directly under its administration?

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  • Correct
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Dak Nong is the last province in Vietnam to have a city under its direct administration. Established in 2004, it wasn't until early 2020 that the province got its city, Gia Nghia. Thus, after 16 years of formation and development, Dak Nong province is the last locality in the country to have a city.

Gia Nghia City was established based on the entire 284 square kilometers of natural area and a population of over 85,000 people of Gia Nghia town. Gia Nghia City borders the districts of Dak Glong, Dak R'Lap, Dak Song and Lam Dong province.

3. This province has the smallest population in the country, true or false?

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Bac Kan currently has the lowest population in the country, at approximately 320,000 people. Following closely behind are Lai Chau and Cao Bang provinces. These provinces also have some of the lowest population densities nationwide. In Central Vietnam, Ninh Thuan has the lowest population at around 600,000, while in the Central Highlands, Kon Tum has a population of only about 550,000.

4. Which province was this province merged with to form Bac Thai province?

  • Bac Giang
  • Lang Son
  • Thai Nguyen
  • Tuyen Quang
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In 1900, the Governor-General of Indochina issued a decree separating a portion of Thai Nguyen province to establish Bac Kan province. At that time, Bac Kan had four districts: Bach Thong, Cho Ra, Thong Hoa (later renamed Na Ri), and Cam Hoa (later renamed Ngan Son).

In 1965, with the approval of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the two provinces of Bac Kan and Thai Nguyen merged to form Bac Thai province. The initial administrative units of the province included Thai Nguyen city, Bac Kan town, and 12 districts. In 1996, the 9th National Assembly passed a resolution dividing Bac Thai province to re-establish Thai Nguyen and Bac Kan provinces. The two districts of Ngan Son and Ba Be were transferred from Cao Bang province to Bac Kan.

5. Which province in Vietnam, along with this one, has a district named Chợ Mới?

  • Long An
  • An Giang
  • Cao Bang
  • Cao Bang
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An Giang and Bac Kan are two provinces that have districts both named Cho Moi. In Bac Kan, Cho Moi district is located at the gateway to the vast mountainous region of Viet Bac, a transitional area between high mountains and low hills, and situated in the heart of the valley between the Ngan Son and Tam Dao mountain ranges.

In An Giang province, Cho Moi is an island district located 29km from Long Xuyen city, surrounded by the Tien and Hau rivers with a complex network of rivers and canals. The district has many provincial and national-level historical sites and rich potential for tourism development.