Cúc Phương

Cúc Phương

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Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Cuc Phuong National Park: A national park located in Nho Quan District, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam. It spans the borders of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa provinces, covering an area of approximately 250 square kilometers.
    • A specific geographical area: It refers to a long, trough-shaped limestone valley within the Ninh Binh-Thanh Hoa limestone region, known for its rugged, inaccessible terrain that has helped preserve its primal natural state.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Chúng tôi đã đến thăm Cúc Phương vào mùa hè. (We visited Cuc Phuong in the summer.)
    • Cúc Phương là vườn quốc gia đầu tiên của Việt Nam. (Cuc Phuong is the first national park in Vietnam.)
    • Động Người Xưa nằm trong Cúc Phương. (The Nguoi Xua Cave is located within Cuc Phuong.)
Advanced Usage
  • The name Cúc Phương is inherently specific and does not have phrasal verbs or variable grammatical functions. Its advanced usage pertains to its context as a protected area for scientific research and ecotourism.
    • Dự án bảo tồn tại Cúc Phương đang được tiến hành. (A conservation project at Cuc Phuong is underway.)
Key Characteristics and Significance
  • Primary Forest: Cúc Phương is notable for preserving pristine tropical monsoon flora and fauna.
  • Archaeological Site: It contains prehistoric relics, such as caves (Trang Khuyet, Vui Xuan, Nguoi Xua), belonging to the Hoa Binh culture, dated to approximately 7,665 years.
  • Tourism and Research: It is designated as a national park to serve both scientific research and tourism purposes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vườn quốc gia Cúc Phương (n): The full official name, "Cuc Phuong National Park."
    • Vườn quốc gia Cúc Phương có hệ động thực vật phong phú. (Cuc Phuong National Park has a rich ecosystem of flora and fauna.)
Synonyms
  • Cuc Phuong National Park: The direct English equivalent.
  • National Park: A general term for a protected natural area.
Related Terms
  • Rừng nguyên sinh (n): Primary/old-growth forest, a key feature of Cúc Phương.
  • Di chỉ khảo cổ (n): Archaeological site, referencing the prehistoric findings within the park.
  • Du lịch sinh thái (n): Ecotourism, one of the park's main functions.