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Lao Cai Province, Việt Nam
Lao Cai is a border highland province in the Northwest region of Vietnam. In 2020, Lao Cai is Vietnam's 55th largest administrative unit in terms of population, 45th in Gross Regional Product (GRDP), 15th out of 16 in GRDP per capita, 11th in terms of GDP. GDP growth rate. With 730,420 people, GRDP reached 49,310 billion VND (equivalent to 2.14 billion USD), GRDP per capita reached 76.29 million VND (equivalent to 3,317 USD), GRDP growth rate reached 6.55% .

The specialties of each region of Vietnam carry within themselves the local lifestyle and the quintessence of nature there. The North cherishes delicate recipes, like a delicious bowl of bun thang that must be prepared for many hours. In the Central region, royal culinary traditions and typical spices blend in unique dishes such as lotus rice or spring rolls. Southern braised fish and sour soup come from abundant seafood resources, the pride of the Mekong Delta.

The aroma of a cup of Vietnamese coffee is a great alarm clock. The fertile basalt soil of the Central Highlands grows quality robusta coffee trees. These coffee beans are one of Vietnam's most beloved export products to the world. Vietnamese coffee culture is very diverse, you can easily count hundreds of coffee shops in big cities. Vietnamese people make traditional coffee using aluminum filters. Watching time pass while waiting for a cup of coffee to drip makes this drink even more flavorful.

The cultural identity of ethnic groups is clearly expressed in community life and in economic activities from customs, costumes to culinary styles. Below are the unique features of Vietnamese culture that you can learn about.

During the resistance war against America to save the country, places in Quang Tri such as: Hien Luong - Ben Hai, Vinh Moc, Con Tien, Doc Mieu, Road 9, Khe Sanh, Ta Con, Cua Viet, Co Citadel... were lost. into national history. When mentioning Quang Tri, many people remember the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel with its fierce battle that lasted for 81 days and nights. Therefore, peace is always the burning desire of the people of Quang Tri province as well as of all Vietnamese people. The desire for peace is also the wish of tens of thousands.