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Provinces
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Soc Trang Province
+84-(0)-79 |
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Capital city: |
Soc
Trang |
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Area (sq km): |
3,223 |
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Population: |
1,213,400 |
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Average temp: |
26 - 28°C |
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Ethnic data: |
Vięt/Kinh, Cham, Hoa, Khmer. |
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Districts/wards: |
Ke Sach, Long Phu, My Tu, My Xuyen, Thanh
Tri, Vinh Chau. |
Description:
Soc Trang Province, located in the Mekong River Plains,
is bordered on the northeast by Tra Vinh; on the southwest by Bac Lieu; on the
southeast by the South China Sea; on the northwest by Can Tho.
Economy:
Agriculture, marine resources.
Natural beauty sights:
My Phuoc Orchard, on My Phuoc Island, and Thanh Tri
Bird Sanctuary.
Historic sights:
Dat Set Pagoda (2), Doi Pagoda (1).
Museums:
Khmer Museum,
Mau Than Street, Soc Trang.
Festivals:
Ngo Boat Race Festival, Oc - Om - Boc Festival.
Transport:
Soc Trang is 231 kilometres
southwest of Ho Chi Minh City/SaiGon. It has road and water transportation
links.
Road
The Bus Station is on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, north of the river. There are
scheduled services with Mien Tay Bus Station in Ho Chi
Minh City’s as well as other
centres in the Mekong Delta.
Water
The ferry service provides access to My Phuoc Island, a popular tourist sight.
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