Area: 1,392.4 sq. km. Population: 922.6 thousand habitants (2006) Capital: Ninh Binh City Administrative divisions: - Town: Tam Diep. - Districts: Nho Quan, Gia Vien, Hoa Lu, Yen Mo, Yen Khanh, Kim Son. Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Muong, Thai, Tay. Introduction: Geography, Tourism, Transportation. Attraction: - Historical & Cultural Vestiges: Dinh and Le Temples, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Phat Diem Cathedral, Thai Vy Temple. - Scenic Landscapes: Bich Dong - Tam Coc, Cuc Phuong National Park. - Cultural Travel: Tap Minh Hamlet Festival, Truong Yen Festival, Yen Cu Festival.