Kiên Giang, Province in Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Kiên Giang is a province in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam, stretching across an area that includes more than a hundred islands and a long coastline facing the Gulf of Thailand. The landscape covers rice paddies, fishing villages, and a large mangrove forest zone that ranks among the most important in the country.
The area, which was organized into twelve administrative divisions during the 18th century under Nguyễn family rule, emerged as a province through the combination of former Hà Tiên and Rạch Giá territories. This consolidation followed several territorial reorganizations that gave the region its political structure.
The province incorporates Vietnamese, Khmer, and Hoa communities, each maintaining their traditions while contributing to rice cultivation and fishing practices.
Flight connections from Rạch Giá, Phú Quốc, and Hà Tiên allow arrivals from Ho Chi Minh City, while hydrofoils link additional coastal spots. Travelers should keep weather patterns in mind, as the region experiences monsoon cycles that can affect access to some areas.
The waters around the province host numerous fish species that supply the production of Phú Quốc fish sauce, a product with protected designation of origin. U Minh Forest protects one of the last natural mangrove ecosystems in the region and provides habitat for rare animal species.
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