Hanoi



Hanoi (Vietnamese: Hà Nội) is the capital city of Vietnam. It is also Vietnam's second largest city, and the economic and cultural centre of Northern Vietnam. The city is located in the densely populated Red River Delta region.

The city itself is based on the right-hand bank of the Red River, where the Đuồng River splits off. It is located in Hanoi Municipality, which contains most of Hanoi's metropolitan area

The city and its surroundings has a population of 3,222,616, making it the second-largest after Saigon. It is the hub for most rail transport in Vietnam, and dominates the country politically.

Transport
Hanoi has a well connected transport infrastructure. However, traffic jams are still common in the city.

Rail

See North-South Railway and Red River Railway

Hanoi is the centre of rail transport in Vietnam. There are many rails that emanate from Hanoi, including lines to Lào Cai on the Red River Railway, Thái Nguyên, Lạng Sơn, Hạ Long, and Hải Phòng. Its most important rail is the North-South Railway, which begins in Hanoi and heads south, eventually onward to Saigon.

Railway lines starting in Hanoi include:
 * Lạng Sơn Line
 * Thái Nguyên Line
 * Haiphong Line
 * North South Railway
 * Red River Railway

Highway

The city has a well connected series of motorways, which extend into the lower delta. There is also a semi-ring-road around the south-western edge of the city.

Highways extend to Thái Nguyên, Bắc Giang, Hải Phòng, Ninh Bình, and the western suburbs.

Air

Hanoi International Airport is located north of the city, and is connected by rail and motorway. It is the busiest airport in Vietnam, along with Hồ Chí Minh International Airport in Saigon.