Phu
Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, lies in the Gulf
of Thailand, 45 km from Ha Tien and 15 km south of the
coast of Cambodia. Phu Quoc Island, part of Kien Giang
province, is also part of an archipelago consisting
of 22 islands of all sizes. The island covers an area
of 585 km2 and is 50 km long. Phu Quoc is also called
the Emerald Island because of its natural treasures
and infinite tourism potential. The island is well known
for its high-quality fish sauce; Phu Quoc fish sauce
smells particularly good since it is made from a small
fish, ca com, with a high level of protein. The island
produces 6 million liters of fish sauce every year. Phu Quoc Island has many harbors such as An Thoi and Hon Thom where international and domestic ships anchor. Also, there are several historical sites on the island: National Hero Nguyen Trung Truc's military base, Gia Long King relics from the time he spent on the island, and Phu Quoc prison.
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