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in the Gulf of Thailand, the island lies just 62 nautical miles, west from Rach Gia and nearly 290 nautical miles east of Laem Chabang (Thailand). It covers an area of 567 sq. km (about 62 km long and between 3 and 28 km wide) and is situated at 10o01'-10o27' north latitude and
103o51'-104o50' east longitude. Its population is approximately 85,000 (recorded in 2001).
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 Phu Quoc is called the island of "99 mountains" because of its many sandstone chains gradually descending from the north to the south. The longest one is Ham Ninh which stretches for 30 km along the eastern edge with its highest peak called Mt. Chua (603m).
Phu Quoc has a monsoon sub-equatorial climate. There are two seasons in the year: the rainy season (October only) and the dry season (November to September). The average annual rainfall is
2,879 m and the average temperature is 27oC. Trips to Phu Quoc can be made all year round, but the best time is the dry season when the sky is always sunny, clear and blue.
Phu Quoc is also called the Emerald Island because of its natural treasures and infinite tourism
potentials. The island is well known for its high-quality fish sauce; Phu Quoc fish sauce smells
particularly good since it is made from anchovy (ca com) essentially 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, King Gia Long relics from the time he spent on the island,
and Phu Quoc Prison.
 Off the coast of the island emerges a group of 105 islands of all sizes. Some of them are densely
inhabited such as Hon Tre and Kien Hai, 25km from Rach Gia. Visitors can spend time on the
beach or hike while observing the wild animals.
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