An Minh
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A district: An Minh is a coastal plain district located in the southwest of Kien Giang Province, Vietnam. It is an administrative geographical unit.
- A place name: It refers specifically to this district, characterized by flat terrain, saline-aluminum soil, and a long coastline.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- An Minh là một huyện của tỉnh Kiên Giang. (An Minh is a district of Kien Giang province.)
- Chúng tôi sẽ đến thăm rừng U Minh ở An Minh. (We will visit the U Minh forest in An Minh.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "An Minh" is used primarily in administrative, geographical, and official contexts to denote this specific locality.
Variants and Related Words
- Huyện An Minh: An Minh District. This is the full official administrative title.
- Huyện An Minh có diện tích 672 km². (An Minh District has an area of 672 km².)
Key Geographical and Demographic Facts
- Area: 672 square kilometers.
- Population: 101,511 (1993 data), comprising mainly Kinh and Khmer ethnic groups.
- Terrain: Flat, with saline-aluminum soil.
- Notable Feature: Part of the U Minh melaleuca forest region in the south.
- Coastline: 45 km long.
- Land Use: Agricultural land accounts for 53.8% of the area.