Ninh Thuận
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A province: Ninh Thuan is a province located in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam.
- A geographical entity: It refers to a specific administrative area characterized by a mountainous landscape descending to a coastal plain, a dry climate, and a long coastline.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Ninh Thuan nổi tiếng với nghề làm muối. (Ninh Thuan is famous for its salt farming.)
- Chúng tôi sẽ đi du lịch đến Ninh Thuan vào mùa hè. (We will travel to Ninh Thuan in the summer.)
- Tỉnh Ninh Thuan có khí hậu rất khô hạn. (Ninh Thuan province has a very arid climate.)
Advanced Usage
- "Tỉnh Ninh Thuan": Emphasizes its status as a provincial administrative unit.
- Tỉnh Ninh Thuan được tái lập vào năm 1991. (Ninh Thuan province was re-established in 1991.)
Variants and Related Words
- Phan Rang-Thap Cham: The capital city of Ninh Thuan province.
- Phan Rang-Thap Cham là trung tâm hành chính của Ninh Thuan. (Phan Rang-Thap Cham is the administrative center of Ninh Thuan.)
Key Characteristics (Contextual Information)
- Geography: Features include the Phan and Cai Phan Rang rivers, Mount Maru (1637m), a coastline with capes and bays (e.g., Mui Dinh), and coastal lagoons like Dam Nai.
- Climate: Known for being the driest region in Vietnam, with a short rainy season from September to November.
- Economy & Culture: Known for grape cultivation, salt production, and being a cultural center for the Cham ethnic people. It has resources like white silica sand and granite.