Nghệ An province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nghệ An Province Tỉnh Nghệ An
Province
Beach of Cửa Lò  • Hồ Chí Minh Town square  • Monument workers, farmers, soldiers  • Quang Trung Temple  • Lenin Avenue in Vinh City  • Sun rise at Cửa Lò  • Mai Hắc Đế Temple  • A street in Vinh by night  • Department of Defense in Vinh  • University Vinh  • Vinh City Town square  • Nguyễn Xí Temple
Location of Nghệ An within Vietnam
Country	Vietnam
Region	North Central Coast
Capital	Vinh
Area
• Total	16,493.7 km2 (6,368.3 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	3,727,791
• Density	226.0130/km2 (585.3710/sq mi)
Demographics
• Ethnicities	Vietnamese, Khơ Mú, Thai, Thổ, Mường, H'Mông
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Area codes	238
ISO 3166 code	VN-22

Nghệ An is a large province located in the central part of Vietnam. It is on the coast, meaning it has a shoreline along the East Sea. Nghệ An shares borders with other provinces in Vietnam like Thanh Hóa and Hà Tĩnh. It also borders three provinces in Laos to the west.

Nghệ An is the biggest province in Vietnam when it comes to land area. It is an important place for trade, connecting countries like Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam through a special road called National Route 7. This road leads to a port called Cửa Lò.

The province has one main city, three towns, and 17 districts. The capital city is Vinh, which is a very important center for business and culture in the whole North Central Coast region.

History of Nghệ An Province

Nghệ An has a rich history. In the 1530s, Nghệ An and Thanh Hóa were important areas for the Lê dynasty. They used these places as bases during their battles against the Mạc dynasty.

How Nghệ An is Organized

Nghệ An province is divided into smaller areas to help manage everything. These areas include:

• The capital city: Vinh
• Three towns: Cửa Lò, Thái Hòa, and Hoàng Mai
• Seventeen districts, such as Anh Sơn and Diễn Châu.

These areas are further split into smaller towns, communes (like villages), and wards.

Natural Riches of Nghệ An

Nghệ An is full of natural resources. It has a huge amount of forest land, covering over 970,000 hectares. These forests provide wood and bamboo, which are important for local industries.

The province also has a long coastline, stretching 82 kilometers. This means there are many places for fishing and raising seafood. There are also large areas of water, both salty and fresh, perfect for aquaculture (farming aquatic animals and plants).

Nghệ An is also rich in minerals. It has large amounts of limestone, which is used to make cement. There's also clay for ceramics and different types of stone like granite and marble for building.

Getting Around Nghệ An

Nghệ An has a good transportation system that helps people and goods move around easily.

• Roads: Six national highways run through the province, connecting it to other parts of Vietnam and even Laos. There's a special route that goes from Laos all the way to the port of Cửa Lò.
• Ports: Cửa Lò port can handle large ships and millions of tons of goods each year. A new, deeper port is being built to welcome even bigger ships.
• Airport: Vinh International Airport is a major airport for the North Central region. Many flights come and go every day, connecting Vinh to other big cities in Vietnam and even to Vientiane in Laos.
• Railways: The province has 94 kilometers of railway tracks. Ga Vinh is a very important train station, one of the biggest in the country for both passengers and cargo.
• Border Gates: Nghệ An shares a long border with Laos. There are four border gates, which are like special checkpoints. These gates help with trade and travel between Vietnam and Laos, and even parts of Thailand and Myanmar.

Economy and Industry

Nghệ An is known for its strong industrial potential in Vietnam. The province produces many important goods like cement, sugar, and milk. It also leads the country in producing white stones.

There are several large industrial zones in Nghệ An, such as VSIP and Hermaraj. These zones are special areas where many factories and businesses are located, helping the province's economy grow.

Fun Places to Visit in Nghệ An

Nghệ An has many beautiful and interesting places for visitors to explore:

• Cửa Lò Beach: This is a beautiful beach with 10 kilometers of fine sand and clean water. It's known as one of the cleanest and safest beaches in Vietnam. You can also see Lan Chau Island and Ngư Island nearby.
• Pù Mát National Park: Located southwest of Vinh City, this is a huge natural forest and a world biosphere reserve. It's a great place for eco-tourism, with beautiful landscapes and many different kinds of plants and animals. The park has over 2,400 plant species!
• Con Cuông: If you want to experience local life, you can try homestay tourism here. You can learn to weave traditional cloths, cook local dishes, and even dress up like the Thai people. You can also visit Khe Kem Waterfall or Khe Bu.
• Muong Thanh Ecological Park: This large park is about 60 kilometers from Vinh City. It's a "wildlife sanctuary" where you can see over 60 animal species. Some of these animals, like white tigers, rhinoceros, and giraffes, come from Africa and South America!
• Thanh Chuong Tea Island: Imagine dozens of small hills covered in tea plants, surrounded by water. That's what Thanh Chuong Tea Island looks like! The tea hills float on the water like turtles, creating a unique and beautiful sight.

Learning in Nghệ An

Nghệ An is also a place for learning. There are six universities in the province, all located in the capital city of Vinh. The largest one is Vinh University.

People of Nghệ An

Most people in Nghệ An are Vietnamese people. However, the province is also home to several other ethnic groups. These include the Thổ people, Tai peoples (like the Red Tai), and Ơ Đu people. Each group has its own unique culture and traditions.

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Nghệ An para niños