Côn Đảo
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Con Dao Archipelago: An archipelago located in the South China Sea, approximately 179.64 km from Vung Tau, Vietnam. It is an administrative district (Con Dao District) of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
- Con Dao (Island): The largest island within the Con Dao archipelago, historically known as Con Lon or Con Son. It is notable for its rugged, mountainous terrain and historical significance.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Chúng tôi sẽ đi du lịch Côn Đảo vào tháng tới. (We will travel to Con Dao next month.)
- Côn Đảo có lịch sử rất đặc biệt. (Con Dao has a very unique history.)
- Huyện Côn Đảo thuộc tỉnh Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu. (Con Dao District belongs to Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.)
Advanced Usage
"Nhà tù Côn Đảo": Con Dao Prison.
- Nhà tù Côn Đảo là một di tích lịch sử quan trọng. (Con Dao Prison is an important historical relic.)
"Quần đảo Côn Đảo": Con Dao Archipelago.
- Quần đảo Côn Đảo gồm 16 hòn đảo lớn nhỏ. (The Con Dao Archipelago consists of 16 large and small islands.)
Variants and Related Words
- Côn Lôn (Proper Noun): An alternative historical name for the main island of Con Dao.
- Côn Sơn (Proper Noun): Another historical name for the main island of Con Dao.
- Huyện đảo Côn Đảo (Noun Phrase): Con Dao Island District.
Synonyms
- Archipelago: A group of islands (referring to the entire Con Dao group).
- Island: A landmass surrounded by water (referring to the main island).
- Prison Island: A colloquial reference highlighting its historical use.
Related Information
- Historical Context: For much of the 19th and 20th centuries, Con Dao was used as a penal colony and prison complex, first by French colonial authorities and later by the South Vietnamese government.
- Natural Features: The archipelago is characterized by granite and sandstone formations, tropical forests, and rich marine biodiversity. The highest peak is Nui Chua (also called Hon Ong) at 590 meters.
- Administrative History: It has been administered under various jurisdictions, including Vinh Long Province, Ho Chi Minh City, Hau Giang Province, and, since 1991, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.