Area: 5,054 sq. km Population: 1,101,700 habitants (2003) Regional code: 054 Capital: Hue City Districts: Phong Dien, Quang Dien, Huong Tra, Phu Vang, Huong Thuy, Phu Loc, Nam Dong, A Luoi. Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Ta Oi, Co – Tu, Bru – Van Kieu, Hoa.
Geography: Thua Thien-Hue Province is located in Central Vietnam. It is next to Quang Tri Province to the north, Danang to the south, and Quang Nam Province to the south-west. This province leans up against the Truong Son mountain range and is washed by the East Sea, along its 120km seashore.
Transportation: Transportation by train, road, air and water routes is very convenient. Road: Thua Thien-Hue Province is 658km from Hanoi, 1,080km from Ho Chi Minh City, 108km from Danang. The province has the National Highway 14 that links Hue with Central Highlands. It is also on the National Highway 1A that connects Hanoi and Ca Mau. Train: The Thong Nhat Express trains from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh stop at Hue Railway station. The local trains come to some other provinces. Air: Phu Bai Airport serves flights: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City and Hue - Hanoi.