Nghe An

Covering an area of approximately 16,470 km², with nearly 12,000 km² of forests and mountains, Nghe An rightfully holds its title as the largest province in North Central Vietnam.

Nghe An is bordered by Thanh Hoa Province to the North, Ha Tinh Province to the South, Laos to the West, and the East Sea to the East. Vinh, the capital and largest city of Nghe An, is located 291 km south of Hanoi. Notably, Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces were combined as Nghe Tinh Province from 1976 until 1991, when they were officially separated and renamed.
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Being part of the expansive Truong Son Mountain Range, Nghe An features a largely mountainous topography, with about 83% of its area classified as mountainous. The terrain slopes down from Northwest to Southeast, interspersed with mountains, hills, rivers, and many small valleys. The prominent Pulaileng Peak, located in Ky Son District, rises to an elevation of 2,711m, while the low-lying plains of Yen Thanh District reach a modest height of just 0.2m. Additionally, Nghe An is traversed by an intricate system of rivers totaling 9,828 km in length, with the largest river being the Ca River (or Lam River), which originates in Laos. The province also boasts a coastline of 82 km and six river mouths, facilitating the development of seaports and marine transportation.
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Nghe An experiences a monsoonal tropical climate characterized by four distinct seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Between April and August, the province is influenced by dry southwesterly winds. In contrast, winter brings humid and cold northeasterly winds. Nonetheless, the weather remains generally favorable throughout the year, with an annual average precipitation of about 1,670 mm and an average temperature of 25.2°C. Like many regions in Vietnam, Nghe An has high humidity levels, typically around 86% to 87%.
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Nghe An is home to a rich cultural tapestry, with various traditional festivals celebrated along its rivers, such as the Cau Ngu Festival and Ruoc Hen Festival. The province also hosts significant festivals that reflect local myths, historical events, and community spirit, including the Cuong Temple Festival, Van Loc Village Festival, and Lotus Village Festival. Tourists can engage with the region’s extensive history through visits to over 200 historical and cultural sites, including Kim Lien Village, the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh. Besides its cultural heritage, Nghe An is blessed with stunning natural beauty, featuring over 82 km of picturesque coastline and numerous beautiful beaches that attract both domestic and international visitors. Among the most popular beaches are Cua Lo, Cuu Hoi, Nghi Thiet, Bai Lu, and Quynh Bang.