Vinh

Vinh is a large and economically important city in Vietnam. It is the capital and largest city of Nghệ An Province in the country's North Central Region. It is located in the south-east of the province on the banks of the Cả River near the westernmost extent of Gulf of Tonkin. The city is known for its university and its freighting facilities.

The city and its surroundings has a population of 1,070,842. The city is one of the most populous and economically important in Vietnam, along with Huế and Đà Nẵng.

Transport
Vinh is located on the North-South Railway, and the city has a large freight terminal and industrial area. The A1 Highway also runs through the city.

The city also has a large airport and a seaport at Hội Phong, the 4th or 5th busiest port in the country (Not to be confused with Hải Phòng Port).

The city is located close to Hà Tĩnh Province, which lies just south of the river.