Ca Mau
Ca Mau is a coastal province at the southernmost tip of Vietnam, located within the Mekong Delta region. The entire territory of Ca Mau province is situated on the Ca Mau Peninsula.
In 2019, Ca Mau was the 26th most populous administrative unit in Vietnam, ranking 41st in Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) and 38th in GRDP per capita. With a population of 1,229,600, its GRDP reached 53,229 billion VND (equivalent to 2.3118 billion USD). The GRDP per capita stood at 47.1 million VND (equivalent to 2,028 USD), with a growth rate of 7.00%.
Ca Mau is a young land, having been reclaimed for just over 300 years. Historically, the land of Ca Mau was explored and settled by Chinese immigrants led by Mac Cuu. After Mac Cuu offered the entire territory to the Nguyen Dynasty, his son, Mac Thien Tu, followed the orders of the Nguyen Lords to establish the Long Xuyen administrative district. After numerous administrative changes, Ca Mau province was officially re-established on January 1, 1997. This followed a Resolution from the 10th session of the 9th National Assembly on November 6, 1996, regarding administrative boundary adjustments that split Minh Hai province into two separate entities: Ca Mau province and Bac Lieu province.
Where has the mat-making craft of Ca Mau gone?
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At its peak, Cà Mau mats were traded far and wide across the country and were even exported to neighboring countries such as Laos and Cambodia. Cà Mau mats were favored by many people thanks to their traditional hand-weaving techniques, which made them durable and beautiful. Today, however, for many reasons, the mat-weaving craft villages...
Making a living with a dangerous profession: Deep-sea bottom trawling.
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People call those men who live in tiny huts “hung” on the poles of nets stretched across the open sea “bạn chòi” (hut keepers). In pursuit of a livelihood, those working as bạn chòi always face numerous uncertainties, even risking their own lives. “Solitary confinement” in the middle of the sea Đáy hàng khơi is...
Ca Mau mat weaving village
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Mats have always been closely associated with the lives of Vietnamese people, and Vietnam has many famous mat-weaving craft villages, with Cà Mau being one of the provinces that is home to many representative mat-weaving villages. Not only is Cà Mau the homeland of rice fields, orchards, and prosperous rural villages, it is also well...
Discover Cape Cà Mau
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Visiting Cape Cà Mau, travelers can admire the majestic beauty of the forests and the vastness of the sea. This is the only place on mainland Việt Nam where visitors can witness the sun rising in the East and setting in the West. Cape Cà Mau is shaped like an arc. Each year, alluvial deposits...
Hon Khoai scenic spot, Ca Mau
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Hòn Khoai is a rocky island of hills and forests that remain almost entirely intact, home to many precious timber species, rich flora and fauna, and a wild, captivating natural landscape. Visiting Hòn Khoai, in addition to admiring the poetic beauty of beaches covered with round pebbles resembling goose eggs, visitors also have the opportunity...
Explore the U Minh Ha Melaleuca Forest.
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Upon arriving in Cà Mau, tourists board small motorized boats (vỏ lãi) and glide along the Trèm Trẹm River, Cái Tàu River, and Đốc River to explore the U Minh Hạ Melaleuca Forest. The U Minh Hạ Melaleuca Forest borders the U Minh Thượng Melaleuca Forest (in Kiên Giang Province) and covers a total area...
Beautiful beaches in the Western region
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The Mekong Delta is not famous for long, flat beaches with crystal-clear water. Instead, the seas of the Mekong Delta are known for their own unique charm, often affectionately referred to as “orchard seas.” Tan Thanh Beach – The Sea and Clams If you are looking for peace and tranquility—watching the sun set, leisurely strolling...
