Nam Định

Nam Định is a city in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam. It is the capital of Nam Định Province. The city of Nam Định is 90 km south-east of Vietnam's capital, Hanoi.

History

Nam Định, originally known as Trần, was established in 1831 under the Nguyễn Dynasty. The city has a rich history, with its foundation dating back to the 4th century during the Giao Chỉ period. It was the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010 under the Đinh Dynasty and early Lê Dynasty.

Geography

Nam Định is located in the south of the Red River Delta. The city is surrounded by rivers, namely the Đáy River, the Ninh Cơ River, and the Red River. The city's topography is flat, making it ideal for rice cultivation.

Economy

The economy of Nam Định is diverse with agriculture, industry, and services sectors. The city is known for its textile industry, particularly silk weaving, with the famous Vân Diệu silk village. It is also known for its traditional craft villages, such as Việt Tiến carpentry village and Hải Minh fine arts village.

Culture

Nam Định is famous for its Phủ Dầy Temple Festival and Trần Temple Festival, which are among the largest traditional festivals in Vietnam. The city is also known for its unique culinary culture, with specialties such as Nam Định Phở and Bánh gối.

Education

Nam Định is home to several educational institutions, including Nam Định University of Nursing, Nam Định University of Technology Education, and Nam Định University of Pharmacy.

Transportation

Nam Định is well-connected by road and rail. The city is served by the Hanoi–Hai Phong railway, and is connected to Hanoi and other cities in Vietnam by the National Route 1A and National Route 21.

See also

• List of cities in Vietnam
• Red River Delta
• Nam Định Province