Nha Trang

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Nha Trang, Vietnam (Port of Entry)

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12°14.17′N, 109°10.66′E
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Nha Trang's Main Harbour and Anchorage
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Nha Trang is a coastal city of Vietnam and is the capital of Khánh Hòa province.

It is well known for its pristine beaches and excellent scuba diving and is fast becoming a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of backpackers on the South East Asia circuit. It is already very popular with Vietnamese tourists.

Nha Trang Bay is amongst the world's most beautiful bays.

Tourists can participate in the Sea Festival and August - Nha Trang Rendez-vous Festival every 2 years.

The city has about 300,000 inhabitants and is projected to increase to 500,000 to 600,000 inhabitants in the year 2020 according to estimation of Nha Trang Administrative Board Statistics.

Historically, the city was known as Kauthara under the Champa. There's still Po Nagar Tower of Champa in Nha Trang now.

As a coastal city, Nha Trang's developed in marine science with the Nha Trang Oceanography Institution. There's also the Hon Mun marine protected area - one of four first marine protected area in the world admitted by IUCN.

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Nha Trang's Fishing Fleet Anchorage
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Cruiser's Friends

  • Allan Goodman based in Nha Trang operates a superyacht agency. His various web sites all use the term "billionaire" when referring to yacht owners, giving the impression that he is unable or unwilling to assist anyone without considerable funds.
  • Focus Sailing based in Nha Trang is involved with the construction of Ana Marina and advertises that it has the only yacht available for charter in Vietnam -- a Corsair Trimaran.
  • Sailing Center Vietnam also advertises that it has the only yacht available for charter in Vietnam -- also a Corsair Trimaran.


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