Hanoi

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Hanoi
Hanoi is the capital of the People's Republic of Vietnam and the national seat of government. The National Assembly is found in the city, and thus the city is the location of all national legislative meetings and the Central Committee's seat of power. All foreign embassies are found in Hanoi and all national Ministries are headquartered in the city (Though some operate a secondary major office in Saigon). Hanoi is home to the Vietnam Space Exploration Administration's Command Center and Hanoi University, one of Vietnam's most prestigious educational facilities.

Geography
Hanoi is located in northern region of Vietnam, situated in the Vietnam's Red River delta, nearly 90 km (56 mi) away from the coastal area. Hanoi contains three basic kinds of terrain, which are the delta area, the midland area and mountainous zone. In general, the terrain is gradually lower from the north to the south and from the west to the east, with the average height ranging from 5 to 20 meters above the sea level. The hills and mountainous zones are located in the northern and western part of the city. The highest peak is at Ba Vi with 1281 m, located west of the city proper.

Climate
Hanoi features a warm humid subtropical climate with plentiful precipitation. The city experiences the typical climate of northern Vietnam, with 4 distinct seasons. Summer, from May until August, is characterized by hot and humid weather with abundant rainfall. September to October is fall, characterized by a decrease in temperature and precipitation. Winter, from November to January, is dry and cool by national standards. The city is usually cloudy and foggy in winter, averaging only 1.5 hours of sunshine per day in February and March. Hanoi averages 1,680 millimetres (66.1 in) of rainfall per year, the majority falling from May to September. There are an average of 114 days with rain. The average annual temperature is 74 °F with a mean relative humidity of 79%.

Economy and Population
Much like Saigon's relationship with Cambodia-Laos, Hanoi benefits greatly from resource production in Laos, Hainan, and most importantly, Yunann-Guangxi. While Saigon holds the trophy for total economic center and international center, Hanoi has the industry to rival that of Saigon, the only city in Vietnam to be able to do such. Hanoi has grown to incorporate Hai Phong, which now serves as the city's port. Hai Phong features a deep water port, extensive shipyards, and an oil terminal. As of 1965, the population of Hanoi was 589,567 people.

Industry
Hanoi's industry is based around manufacturing. Steel mills and factories dominate Hanoi's industrial zone. Even more so than Saigon, food processing is a major industry in the city. Food packaging and canning plants play a large part in the industrial economy of the city.

Hanoi University
Established in 1961, Hanoi University was Vietnam's first state funded university. Hanoi University features Schools of Medicine, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, and Military Science.

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