Ca Mau Province

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Cà Mau
Location of Cà Mau Province
Provinces of Vietnam
Administration
People's Council Chair
People's Committee Chair
Geography
Capital Cà Mau
Region Mekong Delta
Area 5,201.5 km²
Demographics
Population
 • Density
1,200,800(2004)
230.86/km²
Ethnicities Vietnamese, Khmer, Hoa, Tày
Calling code 780
ISO 3166-2 VN-59
Website www.camau.gov.vn

Ca Mau pronunciation  is a Province of Vietnam, named after its capital city. It is the southernmost of Vietnam's provinces.

[edit] Economy

Being surrounded by sea on three sides, fishing is an important industry in Cà Mau province. An extensive network of canals also supports a strong agricultural sector, as well as providing a popular means of transport. U Minh biosphere reserve and Mui Ca Mau, the southernmost point of Vietnam, serve also as important tourism destinations.

[edit] Administration

Politically, Cà Mau is divided into nine districts: Cai Nuoc, Phu Tan, Dam Doi, Ngoc Hien, Thoi Binh, Tran Van Thoi, U Minh. The provincial capital, also named Cà Mau, is a separate municipality.

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