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Phu Quoc...funny name, seriously beautiful place

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February 17th 2009
Phu Quoc is about 100kms offshore from Rach Gia, due east, which on the map shows it to be closer to Cambodia that Vietnam, sitting just 15kms south of the Cambodian coastline. It's over 1000 sq kms of mountainous protected rainforest and some none too shabby coastline. The main stretch, called Long Beach is made up of a few high-end resorts, small guesthouses and a smattering of overpriced beach ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Mekong River Delta » Kien Giang » Phu Quoc Island

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more