Hậu Giang province
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History
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Until the collapse of the South Vietnam in 1975, the province included the city of Cần Thơ which was the provincial capital. In 1975, the province was renamed Cần Thơ province, with the city of Cần Thơ still the capital. In late 2004, Cần Thơ and some surrounding cities became Cần Thơ municipality (Thành Phố Cần Thơ). The remainder of Cần Thơ province became Hậu Giang province.
Hậu Giang has an industrial zone of 902 ha. There are 120 km of national roads: National Highway 61 (which leads to National Highway 1, going through Cần Thơ Municipality on the Hậu River to Ho Chi Minh City), and water connections by canal and river to the Hậu River.
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Administrative divisions
Hậu Giang is subdivided into eight district-level sub-divisions:
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They are further subdivided into 11 commune-level towns (or townships), 51 communes, and 13 wards.
Gallery
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In the Chương Thiện Victory Monument in Ward 5, Vi Thanh city.
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Clock Tower in the center of Vị Thanh City.
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The welcome gate of Hậu Giang province, located in the town of Cái Tắc.
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On National Highway 61, the section passing Cái Tắc town market.
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Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve
References
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External links
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