Hanoi

Hanoi People`s Committee

• Introduction

  The capital of Vietnam, in the northern part of the country on the Red River and founded before the seventh century. It is the transportation hub of the country, with two airports and rail connections to Kunming, China, as well as to the main Chinese system centering on Beijing. The city is known for its European-style public squares and tree-lined boulevards. It is also a cultural center; in the city are the National Univ. (formerly Hanoi Univ.), the National History Museum, the Revolution Museum, and several historic monuments, including the Temple of Literature, the Mot Cot Pagoda, and the Temple of the Trung Sisters.

• City Data (2009)

  Population (persons)	4,100,000
  Area (km2)	921
  Number of Households
  GDP per Capita (US$)	1,136
  Climate	Temperature 24.3 °C, Rainfall 1,585 mm
  Major Languages	Vietnamese
  Major Industries	Electronics and IT, Machinery, Equipment, Textiles & Chemicals

• Urban Issues and Projects

  Priority Concerns

  - Water Supply and Sanitation
  - Solid Waste Management
  - Urban Transportation

  Main Projects and Contributions

  - Public Transportation, Environment
  - Culture and Communication
  - Economic Development

  Technical Cooperation with Other Cities

  - Sister City: Seoul, Jakarta, and Beijing
  - Membership of International Organisations: CITYNET, ANMC21, League of Historical Cities, Metropolis, and AIMF

  Cooperation Offered

  - Information Exchange and Expert Exchange

  Cooperation Requested

  - Training and Technology Transfers