WELCOME  TO  KIEN GIANG




 

Area: 6,243 sq. km

Population: 1,494,433

Provincial Capital: Rac Gia

 

Districts: An Bien, Vinh Thuan, Giong Rieng, Chau Thanh, Go Quao, Ha Tien, Tan Hiep, Hon Dat, An Minh, Phu Quoc, Kien Hai

Economic potentialities: limestone, rice, fishery

Kien Giang is located at the south extremity of the country. It shares a 54 km border with Cambodia, has  200km of coastline, and comprises 105 islands. The main ethnic groups in the area include the Kinh, Hoa, and Khmer.

The tropical monsoon climate is hot and humid all year round. The annual average temperature is 27°C and the annual average rainfall varies between 1,600 mm and 2,000 mm. The rainy season lasts from April to November and the dry season from December to March.

Phu Quoc Island is a large island where tourists enjoy spending time throughout the year. Other famous sites include the Temple and Tomb of national hero Nguyen Trung Truc in Rach Gia, Tam Bao Pagoda, the Bird Sanctuary, Tan Hoi Pagoda, and Mac Cuu Tomb.