1. Which province is located next to 'expensive' Ho Chi Minh City but has the cheapest cost of living in the Southeast?

  • Tay Ninh
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  • Binh Phuoc
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  • Dong Nai
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  • Ba Ria – Vung Tau
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Among the provinces and cities in the Southeast, Tay Ninh has the cheapest living standard, according to the Spatial Cost of Living Index (SCOLI) of 2023. This is a measure reflecting the trends and prices of goods and services in localities every year.

Regarding the calculation of this index, Hanoi is taken as the base with 100%. Tay Ninh has a rate of 90.02%, the 17th cheapest in the country. In total, among 63 provinces and cities, Ben Tre has the cheapest living standard. The two provinces ranked above are Nam Dinh (86.35%) and Quang Tri (86.67%).

2. How many international border gates does this province have?

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  • 4
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Tay Ninh has a border of nearly 234km adjacent to 3 provinces of Cambodia (Svay Rieng, Prey Veng, Tboung Khmum). The province currently has 16 border gates, including 3 international border gates: Moc Bai, Xa Mat, Tan Nam; 3 national border gates: Ka Tum, Chang Riec, Phuoc Tan and 10 secondary border gates.

It is expected that by 2030, Tay Ninh will have another international border gate, Chang Riec (Tay Ninh) - Dar (Tboung Khmum).

3. Which district in this province has the longest name in the country?

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Duong Minh Chau District in Tay Ninh Province is the district with the longest name in Vietnam. The province is named after revolutionary Duong Minh Chau (1912-1947), who was born in Ninh Thanh village, Hoa Ninh commune, Chau Thanh district (now Ward 1, Tay Ninh city).

In 1946, he joined the resistance against the French in the South, became a delegate to the 1st National Assembly, and held the position of Chairman of the Tay Ninh Resistance Administrative Committee. In February 1947, Duong Minh Chau died in a French raid in Ben Cu hamlet, Ninh Dien commune, Chau Thanh district, at the age of 35.

4. Which mountain in this province is known as the "Roof of the South"?

  • Gia Lao Mountain
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  • Phoenix Mountain
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  • Black Lady Mountain
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  • Ket Mountain
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Ba Den Mountain is the highest mountain in Tay Ninh, also known as the “roof of the South”, about 11km from Tay Ninh city. This is actually an extinct volcano, the highest in Southern Vietnam at 986m.

In the past, the areas around Ba Den Mountain became the site of fierce fighting between the Liberation Army and the American imperialists, as this was the end point of the Ho Chi Minh trail and only a few kilometers from the Cambodian border.

Currently, the Ba Den mountain complex is recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national historical relic and scenic spot. On the mountain, there are Buddhist temples, Hang pagoda, Ha pagoda, Van Son pagoda, and small caves such as Thanh Long, Ba Co, Ba Tuan... closely associated with the religious life of the people in the area.

5. Dau Tieng Lake is located entirely in which province?

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Dau Tieng Lake has a surface area of ​​over 270km2, recognized as the largest artificial irrigation lake in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The lake borders Duong Minh Chau district and is located in three provinces: Tay Ninh, Binh Duong and Binh Phuoc.

Dau Tieng Lake was formed by blocking the upstream of the Saigon River, with the main task of regulating water and ensuring irrigation for 100,000 hectares of agricultural land in the Southeast. The lake has three main canals including the East canal, the West canal, and the Tan Hung canal, bringing water to 1,550km of local branch canals. Local people also use the lake area for aquaculture. Since 2017, Dau Tieng Lake has become a project related to national security.