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The history of urban development in Indochina spans more than a century (1865-1954), is a rich and diverse picture, with indelible marks from 6 major cities:
-Phnom Penh, known as the "Pearl of Asia", once occupied the position of the second largest city in Indochina, an eternal pride for Cambodians. Once the second largest city in Indochina.
-Saigon, as the largest economic and commercial center, is a symbol of modernization and development. Indochina Commercial Center.
-Hanoi, the veteran capital of the Federation, is not only an administrative center but also a convergence of culture and education. Maintained its position as the capital of Indochina for the longest time.
-Hai Phong, an important port city, is the industrial and trade center of the North. The first urban area to have electric lighting in Indochina.
-Cho Lon , twin cities of Saigon, a bustling commercial center of the overseas Chinese community. Always ranked first in population size for most of its existence.
-Da Nang, despite its small size, possesses a strategic location and has quickly developed into a remarkable metropolis. Da Nang is the smallest provincial level city.
Let's go back in history more than 100 years ago and dissect each slice from micro to macro to discover which urban area is the most modern, which city is the busiest and which place is the most worth living in Indochina.