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Mekong river
The Mekong is one of the world’s major rivers. It is the world's 12th-longest river[1] and the 7th-longest in Asia. Its estimated length is 4,350 km (2,703 mi), and it drains an area of 795,000 km2 (307,000 sq mi)[2], discharging 475 km3 (114 cu mi) of water annually.
Long My Historical Site
During the two resistance wars, Long My was the revolutionary base of Hau Giang and the western part of South Vietnam. Many fierce battles took place there.
Phung Hiep Floating Market
Location: Situated where seven branches of the Mekong River and canals converge, 30km from Ninh Kieu Wharf in the centre of Can Tho City.
General Introduction
Area: 1,608 sq. km.
Population: 790,800 habitants (2005)
Capital: Vi Thanh Town
Administrative divisions:
- Town: Nga Bay
- Districts: Phung Hiep, Vi Thuy, Long My, Chau Thanh and Chau Thanh A.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Khmer, Hoa, Cham.
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