VINH LONG PROVINCE

'Vinh Long' (Vietnamese: Vĩnh Long; Hán Tự: ; literally "eternal dragon") is a province located in the Mekong River Delta of southern Vietnam. Capital: Vĩnh Long. The province was named 'Long Ho' before 1975. Population: 1,023,400. Area: 1,475 km².

Contents

Geography

Districts

Economy

Transportation

Famous people from Vinh Long

External links

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Geography

Lying between the Hau and Tien Rivers in the center of the Mekong Delta, Vĩnh Long is a province well known for fishing.

Districts

Vinh Long is divided into six districts:
#Bình Minh
#Long Hồ
#Mang Thít
#Tam Bình
#Trà Ôn
#Vũng Liêm

Economy

Prawns and the Basa and Tra catfish are among the many types of fish that exist in abundance in the waters of Vĩnh Long. Its rich, fertile soil makes Vinh Long an ideal location for the growing of many exotic and delicious fruits, including the strange-looking mangosteen, the spikey rambutan and the pungently fragrant durian. Because of Vĩnh Long's extensive network of waterways, these fruits and many other items can be purchased for mere pennies from the huge water-based squadron of floating merchants.
Traveling by water is a common practice here for such mundane tasks as grocery shopping as well as getting to restaurants and tourist attractions located on small islets accessible only by boat. Tourist infrastructure is still in its infancy here, but comfortable lodging and great food can be had for very reasonable prices.

Transportation

Located approximately 135 km southwest of Hồ Chí Minh City, Vĩnh Long is easily accessible by bus, van or car using Highway 1 and the breathtaking My Thuan Bridge.

Famous people from Vinh Long

★ Vo Van Kiet

★ Petrus Ky

External links

★ Vinh Long information and map

External links

★ Official Site of Vinh Long Government

★ Can Tho Community