Quang Binh Province
Quang Binh Province is part of Vietnam, with Dong Hoi as its capital. Between 1979 and 1990, it was part of a no-longer-existing Binh Tri Thien Province.
It is the most narrow part of Vietnam, just north of the former Demilitarized Zone between North and South Vietam. On its north is Ha Tinh Province and on its south is Quang Tri Province. The South China Sea forms its eastern border, and its west side is the boundary with Laos.
The province is on both the main railroad system and on National Highway 1. [1] Formerly a military airport, the remodeled facility is intended to provide access to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, which has been designated, by UNESCO, as a world cultural heritage center. The park is both scenic and provides an unusual look through the geologic strata of different areas. [2]
References
- ↑ Dong Hoi airport opened in Quang Binh Province, ASEAN, May 19, 2008
- ↑ Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, UNESCO