Bắc Kạn Province
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 Provinces of Vietnam |
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| Administration | |
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| People's Council Chair | Hà Sỹ Toàn |
| People's Committee Chair | |
| Geography | |
| Capital | Bắc Kạn |
| Region | Northeast |
| Area | 4,857.2 km² |
| Coordinates | |
| Demographics | |
| Population • Density |
296,200(2004) 60.98/km² |
| Ethnicities | Vietnamese, Tày, Nùng, Dao |
| Calling code | 281 |
| ISO 3166-2 | VN-53 |
| Website | www.backan.gov.vn |
Bắc Kạn is a province of Vietnam. It is located in the northeastern part of the country, due north of the capital Hanoi.
Economy
Bắc Kạn is a mountainous province, and has considerable natural resources (particularly in mining and forestry). The province also generates a certain amount of tourism, with the mountains, rivers, and lakes of Bắc Kạn being considered quite scenic. Ba Bể Lake (part of Ba Bể National Park) is a particularly popular destination.
Administrative divisions
Bac Kan comprises one town (thị xã): Bắc Kạn, and 7 rural districts (huyện):
External links
- Bắc Kạn Province official website (in Vietnamese)
- Bac Can accommodation
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Coordinates: 22°10′N 105°50′E / 22.17°N 105.83°E
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