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| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Vietnam an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Quang Tri - Vietnam, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for
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QUANG TRI PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
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Capital : Dong Ha
Region: Central Coast
Area: 4,745.7 km2
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Population:616,600
Density :129.9/km2
Ethnicities: Kinh, Bru-Van Kieu, Hoa, Ta Oi |
Calling code: 053 |
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| Town: Quang Tri Districts: Vinh Linh, Gio Linh, Cam Lo, Trieu |
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| General Information
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Quang Tri is a province in the North Central Coast of Vietnam, and is surrounded by Quang Binh Province on the north, Thua Thien-Hue Province on the south, Savanakhet (Laos)on the west, East Sea on the east with 75km seaside. The long coast and complex network of rives includes Ben Hai, Cam Lo, Quang Tri, Thach Han… making a good condition for hydroelectricity and aquiculture.
This province was the northernmost province of the former Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) which ceased to exist after the end of the Vietnam War.
The capital city is Dong Ha. Another notable city is Quang Tri. The most notable achievement of the North Vietnamese offensive in 1972 was capturing Quang Tri.
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GETTING IN - OUT
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Dong Ha Town is 74km from Hue City, 80km from Lao Bao Border crossing, 94km from Dong Hoi (Quang Binh Province), 190km from Danang, 598km from Hanoi, and 1,112km from Ho Chi Minh City . National Highway No.1A runs through the province and National Highway No.9, the Trans-Asia Highway connects with the Lao Bao international border gate to Laos. |
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GETTING AROUND
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Quang Tri preserves many remains from the anti- American resistance war such as the ancient citadel of Quang Tri, Khe Sanh Combat Base, Truong Son National Cemetery, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River. Tourists are able to take interesting holiday in Dakrong Beauty Spot and Cua Tung Beach. The beach has sparkling clean water, silky sand and soft breeze, the whisper made by the rows of casuarinas trees. It is very pleasant to go on boat down stream on the Ben Hai River and admire the beautiful landscapes. |
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Climate
The weather condition is very severe with hot and dry south- west winds. Annual average temperature is 24oC. |
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