Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A Province: Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu is a coastal province in the Southeastern region of Vietnam. It was officially re-established on July 20, 1991.
- A Geographical Area: It refers to a specific administrative territory with an area of approximately 1,965 square kilometers, featuring a diverse landscape of ancient alluvial plains, basalt covers, remnant mountains, and a long coastline.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu là một tỉnh có nhiều bãi biển đẹp. (Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu is a province with many beautiful beaches.)
- Chúng tôi sẽ đi du lịch đến Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu. (We will travel to Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu.)
- Tỉnh Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu có cảng biển quan trọng. (Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu province has an important seaport.)
Advanced Usage
- The name is a compound of two major localities: Bà Rịa (a city and the provincial capital inland) and Vũng Tàu (a major coastal city and peninsular tourist center). It is often used in official, geographical, and tourism contexts.
Variants and Related Words
Vũng Tàu: Refers specifically to the famous coastal city within the province.
- Vũng Tàu thu hút rất nhiều khách du lịch. (Vũng Tàu attracts many tourists.)
Tỉnh Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu: The full official name, emphasizing its status as a province.
- Tỉnh Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu được tái lập năm 1991. (Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu province was re-established in 1991.)
Synonyms
- Province: A principal administrative division of a country.
- Region: A specific area of land.
Related Information
- Key Features: The province is known for its 80km coastline, beautiful beaches, the Vũng Tàu peninsula which forms a sheltered harbor, and remnant mountains like Núi Lớn and Núi Nhỏ.
- Historical Note: Before 1976, it was part of Bà Rịa province. From 1979, the Vũng Tàu-Côn Đảo Special Zone was formed, while the remainder merged into Đồng Nai province, until the current province was created in 1991.