Nine sea and island records recognized
On the occasion of the Vietnam Sea and Island Week (June 1-8), the Vietnam Book of Records has announced nine new sea and island records.
On the occasion of the Vietnam Sea and Island Week (June 1-8), the Vietnam Book of Records has announced nine new sea and island records.
Accordingly, Tra Co beach in Quang Ninh Pronvince is listed as the longest beach, stretching 17 km. Ha Long Bay is listed as the one with the highest number of islets (1,169) in Vietnam. Spratly Islands, located 243 nautical miles from Khanh Hoa province, is named as the most remote islands. Tam Giang Cau Hai in Thua Thien Hue province is the largest lagoon with 21,600 hectares.
Haiphong city’s Cat Ba holds the record for having the largest number of islands at 367, while Ca Mau province’s Hon Khoai is the southernmost island. Kien Giang province’s Phu Quoc is the largest island with an area of 561 square kilometers, and Khanh Hoa province’s Nam Yet is the biggest marine reserve with an area of 35,000 hectares. Quang Ngai’ province is listed as the most densely populated island with 1,888 people per square kilometer.
The record list, compiled by the Vietnam Book of Records, is an effort to promote the natural features and products of the nation’s seas and islands to local and international travelers.
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