city, north-central Vietnam. The city is located on the right bank of the Cau River, which flows southeastward into the Gulf of Tonkin, and is connected with Haiphong by river steamers and with Hanoi by road. The population includes a high proportion of Tai. Iron-ore deposits are located nearby, and a metallurgical manufacturing centre has been established. Pop. (1989) 126,066; (1992 est.) 127,643.
THAI NGUYEN
Meaning of THAI NGUYEN in English
Britannica English vocabulary. Английский словарь Британика. 2012