Phu Quoc seeks to become the first island city of Vietnam
The authorities of Kien Giang Province has signed a petition that was then sent to the government on establishing Phu Quoc to become the first island city of Vietnam on the basis of the existing Phu Quoc Island district, with one island and 21 other islets.
If approved, Phu Quoc would become the first island city of Vietnam.
Phu Quoc Island district has an area of 589,275 sq km, or roughly the same size as Singapore. In recent years it has become an international-standard beach holiday, eco-tourism; and entertainment destination. It expects to have 12,000 five-star hotel rooms by 2020; and become a leading tourism resort city in Southeast Asia.
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Phu Quoc also become a hub for international transportation and aviation recently; with a range of airlines opening regular and charter flights to the island; such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific Airlines, China Southern, and Lucky Air, among others.
The island has a sea area adjacent to ASEAN countries, is near international freight routes, is less than two hours by air from many ASEAN capitals, and is close to economic and tourism centers in regional countries.
