Bảo Lộc
Definition
- Proper Noun (Place Name):
- A city: A city in Lâm Đồng Province, in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam. It lies on the Di Linh plateau at an altitude of approximately 850 meters, known for its cool climate.
- A former district: A former administrative district of Lâm Đồng Province, which was divided in 1994 to form present-day Bảo Lộc City and Bảo Lâm District.
- A mountain pass: A 10-kilometer long mountain pass on National Highway 20, connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Đà Lạt, with an elevation of about 930 meters.
- A bauxite mine: A significant bauxite ore deposit located in the Bảo Lộc area, with reserves of over one hundred million tons, suitable for aluminum production.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Bảo Lộc nổi tiếng với nghề trồng chè và dệt lụa. (Bảo Lộc is famous for tea cultivation and silk weaving.)
- Đoàn xe đang vượt đèo Bảo Lộc. (The convoy is crossing the Bảo Lộc pass.)
- Mỏ bauxit Bảo Lộc có trữ lượng rất lớn. (The Bảo Lộc bauxite mine has a very large reserve.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Bảo Lộc" is sometimes historically referred to as "B'lao," a name of local origin.
- In administrative contexts, "thị xã Bảo Lộc" (Bảo Lộc City) is the current official designation for the urban center.
Variants and Related Words
- Bảo Lâm: A district of Lâm Đồng Province, created from the division of the former Bảo Lộc District.
- Đèo Bảo Lộc (Bảo Lộc Pass): The specific name for the mountain pass.
- Cao nguyên Bảo Lộc (Bảo Lộc Plateau): Refers to the geographical plateau area where the city is situated.
Synonyms
- B'lao: An older, alternative name for the area (used historically and colloquially).
- Thị xã (City): The administrative term for the urban center.
Related Information
- Bảo Lộc City is a major center for the cultivation of tea, coffee, and mulberries (for silk).
- It is an important transportation hub on the route between Ho Chi Minh City and Đà Lạt.
- The local economy is also linked to the mining and processing of bauxite ore.