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Hanoi (also written “Ha Noi”) is the capital city of Vietnam and is located in the central part of the northern region. The city, which sits on the bank of the Red River, has a population of about 3.1 million people. During World War II, Hanoi was occupied by Japan, which used it to launch military operations against its enemies in the southeast. It was freed in 1945, and ten years of brutal fighting with the French ensued as they tried to reestablish dominance in Vietnam. Hanoi was the primary battleground for these fights, and, when Vietnam ultimately won its independence, Hanoi became the capital of North Vietnam. When North Vietnam gained control of South Vietnam following the Vietnam War in 1976, Hanoi was established as the capital city of the entire nation.

There are many interesting sites to see in Hanoi. Some of these include the National History Museum, the Revolution Museum, the Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda, and others. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the famous Vietnamese leader lies in state, is located in Hanoi.

Hanoi is serviced by Noi Bai International Airport, located 25 miles north of the city. Damage which remains from the Vietnam War and economic trouble have left Hanoi’s roads in poor condition. Automobiles are extremely rare in Hanoi, with bicycles and scooters the main methods of transportation. You will also see the occasional rickshaw. Taxi cabs are available.

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