Ba Bể
Definition
- Proper Noun (Place Name):
- Ba Bể Lake: A large freshwater lake located in Ba Bể District, Bắc Kạn Province, Vietnam. It is situated at an altitude of 145 meters, with an area of approximately 670 km², a length of 9 km, and a width of 1-3 km. It is a famous scenic spot in Vietnam.
- Ba Bể District: An administrative district in the northwest of Bắc Kạn Province. It has an area of 1,155 km². Its district capital is the town of Chợ Rã.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Du khách thường đến thăm Hồ Ba Bể vào mùa hè. (Tourists often visit Ba Bể Lake in the summer.)
- Huyện Ba Bể có nhiều đồng bào dân tộc Tày và Nùng sinh sống. (Ba Bể District has many Tày and Nùng ethnic people living there.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Ba Bể" (literally "Three Basins") originates from the lake's structure, which consists of three interconnected basins or arms: Pé Lầm, Pé Lù, and Pé Lèng.
- The area around Ba Bể Lake is a protected national forest.
Variants and Related Words
- Hồ Ba Bể (n): Ba Bể Lake.
- Hồ Ba Bể là một danh lam thắng cảnh cấp quốc gia. (Ba Bể Lake is a national scenic spot.)
- Vườn quốc gia Ba Bể (n): Ba Bể National Park.
- Vườn quốc gia Ba Bể có hệ sinh thái rất phong phú. (Ba Bể National Park has a very rich ecosystem.)
Synonyms
- Lake: A large body of water surrounded by land (specifically for Hồ Ba Bể).
- District: An administrative division (specifically for Huyện Ba Bể).
Related Information
- Geological Origin: Ba Bể Lake is a karst lake, formed from a subsided limestone area, with three remnant limestone islands in the middle.
- Historical Note: The district was formerly called Chợ Rã District and was renamed Ba Bể District on November 6, 1984.