Gulf Of Tonkin

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Recently, Vietnam’s foreign ministry published a map defining its baseline claim in the Gulf of Tonkin.

About Gulf Of Tonkin

• It is referred to as “Beibu Gulf” in Chinese and “Bac Bo Gulf” in Vietnamese.
• It is a crescent-shaped, shallow, semi-enclosed water body situated off South China and Northern Vietnam coasts in the South China Sea’s northwestern portion.
• Bordering regions: It is bordered by the northern coastline of Vietnam in the west and northwest; by China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the north; and by the Leizhou Peninsula and Hainan Island in the east.
• Itis connected with the South China Sea via the gulf’s mouth in the south and the Hainan Strait in the northeast. 
• Many rivers empty into the Gulf of Tonkin, with the Red River supplying the major riverine discharge along with some smaller rivers along the northern and western coastal areas.
• Major Ports: In Northern Vietnam, the gulf’s main ports include Haiphong and Ben Thuy, whereas, in China, its major port is Beihai (Pakhoi).

Gulf Of Tonkin FAQs

Q1: Where is the Gulf of Tonkin located?

Ans: It is in the northwest of the South China Sea.

Q2: What is meant by gulf in geography?

Ans: A gulf is a large inlet from an ocean into a landmass, typically (though not always) with a narrower opening than a bay.

Source: DD News