KHANH HOA

	Area: 5,257 km2 Population: 1,031,262 Provincial capital: Nha Trang City Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Gia Rai, Ede, Gie Trieng, Cham...
Khanh Hoa is a coastal province lying in the north of HCM City with Truong Sa archipelago. Khanh Hoa topography gradually lowers from west to east with mountains, hills, coastland and islands. The two biggest rivers flowing through the province are Cai River (enters the sea in Nha Trang) and Dinh River. Khanh Hoa has a rather mild climate with the average annual temperature of 26.50 C. (79.90 F.) In terms of transportation, Khanh Hoa has many seaports. Its Cam Ranh Port is one of the best seaports of Vietnam. The province also owns two airports in Nha Trang and Cam Ranh. Khanh Hoa is rich in natural resources, mainly forest products, sea products, and especially sea swallow's nest. Khanh Hoa is also famous for its tourist attractions with a 7km-beach and dozens of historical places, pagodas, and beautiful scenery (the group of five or six islands situated close to each other. The largest of the islands is Hon Tre, which is located 3 km from Nha Trang).  Nha Trang is not only famous for its natural landscapes, but also for its heritage of the Cham culture (Po Nagar Towers).