Thổ Chu
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Tho Chu Islands: An archipelago located approximately 160 km west-northwest of Ca Mau Cape and about 96 km southwest of Phu Quoc Island. It consists of nine islands aligned in a northeast-southwest direction.
- Tho Chu Island: The largest island within the Tho Chu archipelago, with an area of 20 km² and a peak elevation of 168 meters.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Quần đảo Thổ Chu có vị trí chiến lược quan trọng. (The Tho Chu Islands hold an important strategic position.)
- Đảo Thổ Chu được biết đến với nguồn nước ngọt dồi dào. (Tho Chu Island is known for its abundant freshwater resources.)
Advanced Usage
- The archipelago is also historically known by other names such as Tho Chau, Ca Chu, and Chau Dau.
- Thổ Chu còn có tên gọi khác là Thổ Châu. (Tho Chu is also known by another name, Tho Chau.)
Variants and Related Words
Quần đảo Thổ Chu (n): Tho Chu Archipelago.
- Việt Nam quản lý quần đảo Thổ Chu. (Vietnam administers the Tho Chu Archipelago.)
Đảo Thổ Chu (n): Tho Chu Island (the main island).
- Đảo Thổ Chu là đảo lớn nhất trong quần đảo. (Tho Chu Island is the largest island in the archipelago.)
Key Characteristics (Contextual Information)
- Geography: Formed from sandstone and schist, with elevations generally under 25 meters, except for the main island's peak.
- Environment: Features sub-equatorial forests. The main island has a 2 km road connecting Bai Vong to Bai Ngu.
- Population: The islands have a population of approximately 1,000 people.
Related Terms
- Archipelago: A group of islands.
- Ca Mau Cape: The southernmost tip of mainland Vietnam.
- Phu Quoc Island: A large island to the northeast of the Tho Chu archipelago.