Bạc Liêu
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A Province: Bạc Liêu is a province located in the southern Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.
- A City: Bạc Liêu is also the capital city of Bạc Liêu Province, serving as its administrative, economic, and cultural center.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Bạc Liêu là một tỉnh ven biển. (Bạc Liêu is a coastal province.)
- Chúng tôi sẽ đến thăm thành phố Bạc Liêu. (We will visit Bạc Liêu city.)
- Văn hóa Bạc Liêu rất đa dạng. (The culture of Bạc Liêu is very diverse.)
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: Bạc Liêu was established as a province in 1889. From 1976 to 1996, it was merged with Cà Mau province to form Minh Hải Province. It was re-established as a separate province on November 6, 1996.
- Bạc Liêu được tái lập vào năm 1996. (Bạc Liêu was re-established in 1996.)
Geographical and Demographic Notes
- Geography: The terrain is a flat delta, crisscrossed by canals and rivers, with coastal mangrove forests. The land is affected by salinity and alum.
- Demographics: The population includes Kinh (Vietnamese), Khmer, Cham, and Hoa (Chinese) ethnic groups.
- Tỉnh Bạc Liêu có nhiều kênh rạch. (Bạc Liêu province has many canals.)
Variants and Related Words
Tỉnh Bạc Liêu: Bạc Liêu Province.
- Tỉnh Bạc Liêu có diện tích 2.487,1 km². (Bạc Liêu Province has an area of 2,487.1 km².)
Thành phố Bạc Liêu: Bạc Liêu City.
- Thành phố Bạc Liêu là tỉnh lị. (Bạc Liêu City is the provincial capital.)
Synonyms
- Provincial Capital: The main city of a province.
- Mekong Delta Province: A province within the Mekong River Delta region.
Related Cultural References
- "Bạc Liêu" in Culture: The name is often associated with traditional Southern Vietnamese music () and the historical legend of the wealthy "Công tử Bạc Liêu" (The Playboy of Bạc Liêu).
- Câu chuyện về Công tử Bạc Liêu rất nổi tiếng. (The story of The Playboy of Bạc Liêu is very famous.)