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[[Ha Giang Province]] forms its northern, and [[Vinh Phuc Province]] its southern border. To its east is [[Cao Bang Province]], on the China-Vietnam line. Also to the east are [[Bac Kan Province| Bac Kan]] and [[Thai Nguyen Province]]s. To the west are [[Yen Bai Province]] and [[Phuc Tho Province]]. | [[Ha Giang Province]] forms its northern, and [[Vinh Phuc Province]] its southern border. To its east is [[Cao Bang Province]], on the China-Vietnam line. Also to the east are [[Bac Kan Province| Bac Kan]] and [[Thai Nguyen Province]]s. To the west are [[Yen Bai Province]] and [[Phuc Tho Province]]. | ||
==Historical== | |||
The Tan Trao Historical Site was one of the "safe areas" used by the [[Viet Minh]] before the 1946 declaration of independence. | The Tan Trao Historical Site was one of the "safe areas" used by the [[Viet Minh]] before the 1946 declaration of independence. | ||
==Economy== | |||
It is on [[National Highway 2 (Vietnam)|National Highway 2]]. | |||
Most of its economy comes from forestry, with some concerns about sustainability and effects on biodiversity. Paper production may be more efficient.<ref>{{citation | |||
| url =http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-25323-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html | |||
| title = Chapter 4 - The results from Tuyen Quang province | |||
| author = International Development Research Centre | |||
}}</ref> | |||
There has been recent investment in a dairy industry by Australia’s Jonvest Co. Ltd.. <ref>{{citation | |||
| date = August 19, 2008 | |||
| title = Tuyen Quang province licenses Jonvest milk project | |||
| url = http://www.vnbusinessnews.com/2008/08/tuyen-quang-province-licenses-jonvest.html}}</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
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Revision as of 17:59, 3 February 2009
The Tuyen Quang Province of Vietnam is in the north-central part of the country, 165 km northwest of Hanoi. It was created by a 1996 split of the former Ha Tuyen Province, which split into Tuyen Quang and Bac Kan Provinces. The area is mountainous and heavily forested.
Ha Giang Province forms its northern, and Vinh Phuc Province its southern border. To its east is Cao Bang Province, on the China-Vietnam line. Also to the east are Bac Kan and Thai Nguyen Provinces. To the west are Yen Bai Province and Phuc Tho Province.
Historical
The Tan Trao Historical Site was one of the "safe areas" used by the Viet Minh before the 1946 declaration of independence.
Economy
It is on National Highway 2.
Most of its economy comes from forestry, with some concerns about sustainability and effects on biodiversity. Paper production may be more efficient.[1]
There has been recent investment in a dairy industry by Australia’s Jonvest Co. Ltd.. [2]
References
- ↑ International Development Research Centre, Chapter 4 - The results from Tuyen Quang province
- ↑ Tuyen Quang province licenses Jonvest milk project, August 19, 2008