phá Cầu Hai (lagoon)
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lake, swamp
Cau Hai (Hai Bridge) lagoon is part of the largest lagoons system in Southeast Asia: the Tam Giang - Cau Hai system. It extends from the Hai bridge to the Phu Gia pass and is connected to the South China sea by the Tu Hien inlet. The lagoon is well known for its biodiversity with 21 species being considered as endangered by the EU. In addition to fishing, tourism is also seen as a strategic industry in the long term plan for developing the area's economy.
Some facts about the Cau Hai lagoon:
Area: 11.200 ha (112 square kilometre)
Population living around the lagoon: 300.000
Well-known heritages in the area: Tuy Van pagoda
Some facts about the Cau Hai lagoon:
Area: 11.200 ha (112 square kilometre)
Population living around the lagoon: 300.000
Well-known heritages in the area: Tuy Van pagoda
Wikipedia article: http://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hệ_đầm_phá_Tam_Giang-Cầu_Hai
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 16°19'22"N 107°50'59"E
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