Fun facts about Nha Trang
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Nha Trang's name is derived from a Vietnamese spelling of the Cham language name Ea Dran, meaning 'Reed River'.
Nha Trang
Vietnam
Nha Trang is a coastal city and the former capital of Khánh Hòa Province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It was bounded on the north by the Ninh Hoà town, on the south by Cam Ranh city and on the west by Diên Khánh District. The city had a population of about 535,000 people in 2023.
From the “Etymology” section
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From 1653 to the 19th century, Nha Trang was a deserted area rich in wildlife, including tigers.
Nha Trang
Vietnam
Nha Trang is a coastal city and the former capital of Khánh Hòa Province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It was bounded on the north by the Ninh Hoà town, on the south by Cam Ranh city and on the west by Diên Khánh District. The city had a population of about 535,000 people in 2023.
From the “History” section
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Nha Trang Bay was chosen by Travel + Leisure as one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world.
Nha Trang
Vietnam
Nha Trang is a coastal city and the former capital of Khánh Hòa Province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It was bounded on the north by the Ninh Hoà town, on the south by Cam Ranh city and on the west by Diên Khánh District. The city had a population of about 535,000 people in 2023.
From the “Geography” section
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The local cuisine is famous for fresh seafood, particularly the signature dish nem nướng Nha Trang.
Nha Trang
Vietnam
Nha Trang is a coastal city and the former capital of Khánh Hòa Province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It was bounded on the north by the Ninh Hoà town, on the south by Cam Ranh city and on the west by Diên Khánh District. The city had a population of about 535,000 people in 2023.
From the “Economy” section
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Nha Trang is home to the largest oceanic library in Vietnam, located at the Nha Trang Oceanography Institute.
Nha Trang
Vietnam
Nha Trang is a coastal city and the former capital of Khánh Hòa Province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It was bounded on the north by the Ninh Hoà town, on the south by Cam Ranh city and on the west by Diên Khánh District. The city had a population of about 535,000 people in 2023.
From the “Education” section
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