| Vietnamese name | Thừa Thiên Huế |
|---|---|
| Area | 5,033 km² |
| Population | about 1.2 million |
| Provincial capital / central city | Hue City (World Heritage: the Complex of Hue Monuments) |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon climate. Very heavy rainfall exceeding 3,000 mm a year. The heavy-rain season runs from September to December. |
Overview
Home to the ancient capital of Hue, Thua Thien Hue is a historic region that flourished as the capital of Vietnam's last dynasty (the Nguyen Dynasty). The royal palace of Hue is a World Heritage Site, and the region is also known for its distinctive court cuisine.
With three types of terrain—the fertile plains of the Perfume River (Huong River) basin, the mountains of the Truong Son Range, and the coast facing the Tam Giang Lagoon—it supports diverse agriculture.
Features of agriculture
Rice farming is the core industry, and "Hue rice" is known for its high quality. In the Tam Giang-Cau Hai Lagoon (the largest lagoon in Southeast Asia), traditional shrimp and fish farming takes place, increasingly linked with ecotourism.
In the mountains, acacia and eucalyptus plantations thrive, and wood-chip production is an important export of this province. The lotus tea (sen tea) for which Hue is famous is also traditionally produced.
Main agricultural products
Rice (Hue rice), lotus tea (sen tea), aquatic products (shrimp and fish from the Tam Giang Lagoon), wood chips (acacia and eucalyptus), corn, cassava
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