During the Vietnam Sea and Island Week on June 1-8, the Vietnam Book of Records announced nine new sea and island records of the country. The compilation aims to promote Vietnam’s natural features and products of the seas and islands both to local and international visitors. The records were nominated by the Vietnam Administration of Sea and Islands under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

In the report, the Tra Co Beach in Quang Ninh Province has been recognized as Vietnam's longest beach, which stretches up to 17 kilometers. ${attraction_Ha_Long_Bay:"Ha Long Bay"}, a known UNESCO World Heritage site, is listed as having the highest number of islets (totaling to 1,169). The islets are of various sizes of which, 95% are limestone outcroppings.

With 1,888 people per square kilometer, Quang Ngai Province’s Ly Son is listed as the most densely populated island. With an area of 21,600 hectares, the Tam Giang Cau Hai in Thua Thien Hue Province is recognized as the largest lagoon in Vietnam.

Hai Phong City’s Cat Ba has the highest number of islands at 367, while Ca Mau Province’s Hon Khoai is the southernmost island. Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, located 243 nautical miles from Khanh Hoa Province is named as the most remote island.

Kien Giang Province’s Phu Quoc is named the largest island with an area totaling to 561 square kilometers; and Khanh Hoa Province’s Nam Yet is recognized with having the biggest marine reserve with an area of 35,000 hectares.

Vietnam Book of Records and representatives of related sectors will continue their search for national records to increase public awareness of the need to protect, conserve and improve the natural environment.