Northwest (Vietnam)
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Tây Bắc (literally "Northwest") is one of the regions of Vietnam, located in the mountainous northwestern part of the country. It consists of four provinces: Điện Biên, Lai Châu, Sơn La, and Hòa Bình. The two provinces Lào Cai and Yên Bái are usually seen as part of the Northwest region. It has a population of about two and a half million.
Provinces
| Provinces/Municipality | Capital | Population (Census April 1, 2009) | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Điện Biên | Dien Bien Phu | 459,100 | 9,562.5 km² |
| Hòa Bình | Hòa Bình | 820,400 | 4,684.2 km² |
| Lai Châu | Lai Châu | 319,900 | 9,112.3 km² |
| Sơn La | Sơn La | 1,007,500 | 14,174.4 km² |
| Lào Cai | Lào Cai | 613,075 | 6,357 km² |
| Yên Bái | Yên Bái | 740,905 | 6,882.9 km² |
See also
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