Bắc Giang
Definition
- Proper Noun (Place Name):
- A Province: Bắc Giang is a province in the Northern Midlands region of Vietnam. It is characterized by varied topography including eastern mountainous areas, southeastern midlands with high hills, and western discontinuous low hills on the plains.
- A River: Bắc Giang is the largest first-order tributary of the Kỳ Cùng River. Its upper section is named Na Rì and Ta Kéo, originating from the Ngân Sơn area.
- A City (Provincial Capital): Bắc Giang City is the capital of Bắc Giang Province, located within the province's midlands region.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Bắc Giang Province is known for its lychee production.
- The Bắc Giang River flows into the Kỳ Cùng River.
- We traveled to Bắc Giang City for a business meeting.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The province was established in 1895. From 1962 to 1996, it was merged with Bắc Ninh Province to form Hà Bắc Province. It was re-established under its original name on November 6, 1996.
- Geographical Context: Key geographical features include the Yên Tử mountain range, the Thương and Lục Nam rivers, and Cấm Sơn and Khuôn Thần lakes.
Variants and Related Words
- Hà Bắc: The former name of the merged province (1962-1996) containing the areas of both Bắc Giang and Bắc Ninh.
- Lạng Thương: The former name (pre-1895) of the area that is now Bắc Giang City.
Key Facts and Data
- Province Area: 3,816.5 km².
- Province Population (1997): 1,452,700, comprising Kinh, Tày, Nùng, and Dao ethnic groups.
- River Length: 114 km.
- River Basin Area: 2,670 km².
- City (Provincial Capital) Area: 31 km².
- City Population (1997): 93,400.
- Infrastructure: National Highways 1A and 18, and the Hanoi-Lạng Sơn railway pass through the province and city.