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Ca MauU Minh forest
A large percentage of Ca Mau province's area is covered by forest; 150,000 ha being alluvial soils, typical of the tropical monsoon climate. Being flooded every day by tidal waters, the salt bearing trees grow in this environment with animals and micro organisms. The biological productivity of this land is highest among Vietnam's ecosystems.
Ngoc Hien Bird SanctuaryNgoc Hien is a final district of Ca Mau and is also the terminal area of Viet Nam. Ngoc Hien bird sanctuary belongs to Ngoc Hien district and covers an area of 130 ha. It is one of the biggest natural bird sanctuaries in Viet Nam. Ngoc Hien bird round is an ecological tourism spot and is also used to research the rare bird species that inhabit the area.
Hon KhoaiThe Hon Khoai group of islands is 14.6 km from the main land, just southwest of the town of Nam Can. There five islands in extremely close proximity to one another: Hon Khoai, Hon Sao, Hon Doi Moi, Hon Da Le and Hon Tuong. They feature a total area of 400 ha and the highest reaches a peak of 318 m. From Ca Mau, tourists can also find the fishing village of Trande (at the southern end of the country's mainland) and ten continue on to Hon Khoai. The island was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a national vestige in 1994.
19th May GardenThe garden is in quarter No. 1, Ca Mau town and is the most attractive tourist spot in Ca Mau. The 18,2 hectare-large garden has a weekend entertainment area for the people of Ca Mau. There is a two-hectare-large natural bird sanctuary here that attracts many rare birds. Nowadays the 19th May garden is being invested in order to expand its area up to 6 hectares.
