Fun facts about Hanoi
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Hanoi was known as Long Biên, which means 'dragons interweaving'.
Hanoi
Vietnam
Hanoi is the capital and second-most populous municipality of Vietnam. It encompasses an area of 3,358.6 km2 (1,296.8 mi2), and as of 2025 has a population of 8,807,523.
From the “Names” section
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Hanoi sometimes ranks among the 'most polluted cities' in the world.
Hanoi
Vietnam
Hanoi is the capital and second-most populous municipality of Vietnam. It encompasses an area of 3,358.6 km2 (1,296.8 mi2), and as of 2025 has a population of 8,807,523.
From the “Environment” section
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Hanoi has been continuously inhabited for the last 4,000 years.
Hanoi
Vietnam
Hanoi is the capital and second-most populous municipality of Vietnam. It encompasses an area of 3,358.6 km2 (1,296.8 mi2), and as of 2025 has a population of 8,807,523.
From the “History” section
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Hanoi is Vietnam's most visited city, with 4.8 million overnight international visitors in 2018.
Hanoi
Vietnam
Hanoi is the capital and second-most populous municipality of Vietnam. It encompasses an area of 3,358.6 km2 (1,296.8 mi2), and as of 2025 has a population of 8,807,523.
From the “Tourism” section
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Education levels are higher in Hanoi compared to suburban areas, with 21% of the labor force having completed tertiary education.
Hanoi
Vietnam
Hanoi is the capital and second-most populous municipality of Vietnam. It encompasses an area of 3,358.6 km2 (1,296.8 mi2), and as of 2025 has a population of 8,807,523.
From the “Education” section
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