Phu Quoc Island

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At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a boat carrying visitors capsized off Vietnam’s southern island of Phu Quoc recently.

About Phu Quoc Island

• Phu Quoc, also known as Pearl Island, is a Vietnamese island located in the Gulf of Thailand. 
• About the size of Singapore, this teardrop-shaped island anchors an archipelago of 22 islands, with the main island stretching 567 sq.km. and extending 49 km in length. 
• On the map, it lies closer to Cambodia than mainland Vietnam, making it the country’s largest island and one of the most geographically strategic. 
• It is famous for its endless stretches of white sand beaches.
• A large part of the island is protected under Phú Quốc National Park, which is recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
• The island is a major tourism destination, known for beach resorts, scuba diving, snorkeling, and nature-based tourism.
• The highest point on the island reaches 630 meters and is located on Mount Chua.  
• Tropical Phu Quoc has just two seasons – six months of dry, sunny weather between November and April and six rainy months between May and October. 
• The island’s cultural identity remains deeply rooted in its maritime heritage, with traditional fishing villages like Ham Ninh maintaining age-old customs. 
• It is also famous for producing fish sauce (nước mắm) and black pepper, both of which are important local products.

News: MC

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