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Bờ biển Vũng Tàu

Vung Tau (Vietnamese: Vũng Tàu) is a city in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Vietnam. This city has a population of 240,000 and an area of 154.0 km2. This is a petroleum and tourism centre of Vietnam.

History

Vung Tau is located about 120 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Vung Tau town was founded by French colonists under the administration of Paul Doumer, then the Governor General of French Indochina. This city borders Vietnam Sea and has several beautiful beaches.

Images for kids

  • VungtauFastFerryStation

    Vũng Tàu Hydrofoil Fast Ferry Station, an architectural landmark of the city

  • Statue of Jesus in Vungtau

    A 32m-high statue of Jesus extending his 18.3m-long arms on the top of 170m-high Nho Mount

  • Nghinh Ong Vung Tau

    A scene of the Whale Festival.

  • Bánh khọt

    Vung Tau style Bánh khọt

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Vũng Tàu para niños

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