Phu
Quoc
Island covers an area of 567sq.km (about 62km long and between 3km and
28km wide), and its population is approximately 95,000 (in 2005).
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 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 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.
It is possible to reach the island by either plane or boat from Rach
Gia, Ho Chi Minh City (40minutes, by plane), Ha Tien (8 hours, by
boat).
