Binh Thuan Province

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Bình Thuận
Location of Bình Thuận Province
Provinces of Vietnam
Administration
People's Council Chair Huỳnh Văn Tý
People's Committee Chair Huỳnh Tấn Thành
Geography
Capital Phan Thiết
Region Southeast
Area 7,992 km²
Demographics
Population
 • Density
1,140,429(2004)
142.7/km²
Ethnicities Vietnamese, Chăm, Hoa, Cơ Ho, Ra Glai
Calling code 62
ISO 3166-2 VN-40
Website www.binhthuan.gov.vn

Bình Thuận pronunciation  is a Province of Vietnam. It is located on the country's southeastern coast, not far from Hồ Chí Minh City.

Bình Thuận is known for its scenery and for its good beaches. There are also a number of sites of archaeological significance.

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[edit] Geography

Inland, the province is quite mountainous, but there are also substantial areas of flat land towards the coast.

[edit] Economy

Agriculture and fisheries are important industries in the province, and tourism is also a growing source of revenue.

[edit] Administration

Politically, Bình Thuận is divided into eight districts: Bac Binh, Duc Linh, Ham Thuan Bac, Ham Thuan Nam, Ham Tan, Phu Quy, Tanh Linh, Tuy Phong and a new town: Lagi. The provincial capital, Phan Thiết, is a separate municipality.

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