Hanoi

Hanoi (Hà Nội;  listen), is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam. It was eclipsed by Huế during the Nguyen dynasty as the capital of Vietnam, but Hanoi served as the capital of French Indochina from 1902 to 1954. From 1954 to 197... More

Date founded:

  • 1010

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Area:

  • 3,344.7 km² (1291.4 mi² )

Also known as:

  • Hà Nội,
  • Thành Phố Hà Nội,
  • Thu Do Ha Noi,
  • Thanh Pho Ha Noi,
  • Hanoi Municipality,
  • Thủ Ðô Hà Nội
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