Ninh Binh Map

Ninh Binh is a province located in the Red River Delta region of Vietnam. It is bordered by Hoa Binh and Nam Dinh provinces to the north, Ha Nam province to the northeast, and Thanh Hoa province to the west. Although predominantly part of the Red River Delta, Ninh Binh features two coastal districts: Yen Khanh and Kim Son, alongside four mountainous or hilly districts. The provincial capital is also named Ninh Binh, and it includes the city of Tam Diep as a significant urban center. Historically, Ninh Binh served as the capital of Vietnam during the tenth century and has played a vital role as a military base throughout its history. The center of the province is approximately 100 km south of Hanoi.