10 interesting facts about Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam, also the largest island in a population of 22 islands, located in the Gulf of Thailand. Discover interesting facts about this island!
1. Phu Quoc is home to the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. By the end of February 2008, Phu Quoc Beach was voted "the cleanest and most beautiful beach in the world" by ABC News.
2. Many tourists find similarities between Vietnam's Phu Quoc and Phuket in Thailand.
3. There are 22 large islands in the area but Phu Quoc island is the largest with an area of 567km2.
4. Phu Quoc Island served as the base of the French missionary Pigneau de Behaine from the 1760s to the 80s.
5. Phu Quoc is home to Vietnam's best fish sauce, which is still traditionally produced in large wooden barrels.
6. This island is also known as a famous pearl production site all over the world. The volume of pearl production is highest in Vietnam.
Phu Quoc is known as the world famous pearl production. Picture: redcranetravel
7. There are Ca Ong temples in Phu Quoc Island, where local people worship Duc Ngai Ca Ong (also the sacred whale in the ocean) because they believe that whales are animals that can rescue the fish. people are protected from natural disasters.
8. Phu Quoc native dog is the most expensive species in Vietnam. They were originally wild dogs with sharp teeth, high legs, tapered thighs and claws to catch bait, then trained to become hound dogs by locals. Phu Quoc dogs distinguish themselves from other types of dogs, such as the vines in the upper back.
Phu Quoc dogs. Photo: phuquocinternationalairport.com
9. April and May are the hottest months on the island, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius.
10. The island is also home to the best black pepper production in the country - the second most popular local product after fish sauce.
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