A scenic feature is Lake Hoan Kiem. The city itself reflects its French heritage in its architecture. Cultural centers are the University of Hanoi, the Army Museum, the Revolutionary Museum, and the National Museum. The city is a major center for communications, industry, and agriculture. Machine tools, electric generators and motors, textiles, and matches are among the products manufactured.
Many small rivers make it easy for small boats to reach Hanoi.
Roads and railways connect the city to its outport, Haiphong, to Kunming, China, and south to Ho Chi Minh City. Hanoi has two airports. Hanoi has been the scene of many political changes. Hanoi's status remained unchanged until 1802, when the capital was moved to Hue. The Learning Company, Inc.