Con Dao National Park

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Con Dao National Park is a natural reserve area in Con Dao Island, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Vietnam. The park includes a part of the island and the surrounding sea. The national park is characterized by a diverse ecosystem. Many species of corals and especialle the sea turtle are found here. In 2006, a delegation of UNESCO Vietnam representatives took surveillence here and concluded that this park is eligible to be a natural-cultural mixture World Heritage. The Vietnamese government is preparing necessary documents to submit to UNESCO soon. A controversial paved road project has been proposed by the local government but was finally rejected by the government due to the critical protest from the environmental acitvists.