Cát Hải
Definition
- Proper Noun (Place Name):
- Cát Hải (District): An island district belonging to Hai Phong City, Vietnam. It comprises two main islands: Cát Hải and Cát Bà.
- Cát Hải (Town): The name of the district seat, a town located on Cát Hải Island.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Cát Hải là một huyện đảo của thành phố Hải Phòng. (Cát Hải is an island district of Hai Phong City.)
- Thị trấn Cát Hải là huyện lị của huyện Cát Hải. (Cát Hải Town is the district capital of Cát Hải District.)
Advanced Usage
- The district was officially established on March 11, 1977, through the merger of the former Cát Bà and Cát Hải districts.
- Cát Hải Island: Characterized as a flat alluvial plain, with an elevation of 2-2.5 meters, making it susceptible to tidal erosion. Its northern part features tidal flats with mangrove forests.
- Cát Bà Island: Features limestone mountain topography and low hills. It is home to a national park protecting rare flora and fauna.
Variants and Related Words
- Cát Bà: The larger, more famous island within Cát Hải District, known for its national park and tourism.
- Huyện Cát Hải: The full administrative name for Cát Hải District.
Related Geographical Terms
- Island District: A type of administrative unit comprising islands.
- Hai Phong: The major port city to which Cát Hải District belongs.
- National Park: Refers to Cát Bà National Park on Cát Bà Island.