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Kiên Giang province

Kiên Giang was a former province of Vietnam, located in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam. The province is known for fishing and rice farming.

Terminology
Kiên Giang roughly translates to "strong river". The province has no official Hán tự renditions, since it was created after the adoption of Chữ Quốc Ngữ. == History ==
History
In 1774, Lord Nguyễn Phúc Khoát divided into 12 in the palace, but still leave the town of Hà Tiên, Mạc Thiên Tích as a ruler. By the reign of Minh Mệnh, in 1832, Hà Tiên had become one of the six provinces of the south. In 1876, France divided into four big administrative regions, each region divided into smaller administrative sub-district or county take action (administratif arrondissement), Hà Tiên, the former being divided into two particle parameters are Hà Tiên and Rạch Giá. From January 1, 1900, two-particle parameters of Hà Tiên and Rạch Giá became two provinces of Hà Tiên and Rạch Giá. In 1976, Kiên Giang Province was established based on the former Rạch Giá Province and three districts from Long Châu Hà Province. On 12 June 2025, as part of major nationwide reforms, Kiên Giang province was dissolved and merged with An Giang province. == Geography ==
Geography
General • Coordinates: 9°23'50" N to 10°32'30" N, 104°40' E to 105°32'40" E. • Area: , of agricultural land (66% natural area), private land for rice accounts for (77% of agricultural land). Forests cover (19% of the area). The province also contains of unused land. • The average elevation of the province is above sea level, making it vulnerable to sea level rise. Natural condition Kiên Giang has a diverse range of terrains including plains, mountains, forests, and islands. The mainland area is relatively flat, gradually sloping from the northeast to the southwest. Due to its low latitude and coastal location, Kiên Giang has a tropical monsoon climate, hot and humid year-round, with average monthly temperatures ranging from 27 to 27.5 °C. Although Kiên Giang is not directly affected by typhoons, rainfall from storms contributes a significant portion, especially at the end of the rainy season. The rainy season lasts from April to November, while the dry season runs from December to March of the following year. The average annual rainfall is about 1,600 – 2,000 mm on the mainland and 2,400 – 2,800 mm in the Phu Quoc island area. Kiên Giang's climate experiences very few natural disasters, with no cold spells or direct typhoons, and abundant sunlight and heat, making it highly favorable for the growth of various crops and livestock. == Administration ==
Administration
Kiên Giang is subdivided into 14 district-level sub-divisions and two cities: • 12 districts: :* An Biên :* An Minh :* Châu Thành :* Giang Thành :* Giồng Riềng :* Gò Quao :* Hòn Đất :* Kiên Hải Island :* Kiên Lương :* Tân Hiệp :* Thổ Châu :* Vĩnh Thuận :* U Minh Thượng • 3 cities: :* Phú Quốc Island :* Hà Tiên :* Rạch Giá (capital) They are further subdivided into 12 commune-level towns (or townships), 118 communes, and 15 wards. ==References==
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