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Hanoi , city (1997 est. pop. 3,500,800), capital of Vietnam,
on the right bank of the Red River. It is the transportation hub of the
country, with two airports and rail connections to Kunming, China, as well
as to the main Chinese system centering on Beijing; it is also linked by
rail with Haiphong and Ho Chi Minh City. Manufactures include machine tools,
plywood, textiles, chemicals, matches, automobiles, tires, building
materials, and handicrafts. The city is known for its European-style public
squares and tree-lined boulevards. It is also a cultural center; in the city
are the National Univ. (formerly Hanoi Univ.), the National History Museum,
the Revolution Museum, and several historic monuments, including the Temple
of Literature, the Mot Cot Pagoda, and the Temple of the Trung Sisters.
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