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Phan Thiet is the largest town in Binh Thuan province with an
estimated population of close to 100,000 people. The town sits on
the borders of Ca Ty river, is 20 Km from the ocean and swells with
boats during the fishing season in the summer months.
Fishing is Phan Thiet's largest industry. According to local
statistics, some 100 different varieties of fishes are caught here
with an annual yield of over 70,000 tons. As a result, Phan Thiet is
famous for its Nuoc Mam (fish sauce), a seasoning used in Vietnamese
cuisine.
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Most visitors to Phan Thiet will notice the pungent odor that is
associated with fish sauce production. This is a process where
anchovy-like fishes are caught, cleaned and place in large vats of
brine. The whole concoction is cured over a period of eight months to a
year before the fish by-products are strained and the liquid is then
diluted into less concentrated solutions to be bottled. Fish sauce
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Today, the annual production of nuoc mam in Phan Thiet is 16-17 million liters per
annum.
The salt used in the production of fish sauce is also a local
product of Binh Thuan province. Although fishing is a big
industry in Phan Thiet, it still remains a family business for
many people in the region. While the men are out at sea, women
and children often stay home to support the business by
mending nets and tending to shore related chores.
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| With only a 10% humidity
during most of the year, Binh Thuan is the driest province
in Vietnam. Most of its terrain consist of rocky mountains
and sandy hills. Agriculture is almost non existent since
few crops can grow on this arid land. A few kilometers
East of Phan Thiet are some of the most beautiful
stretches of beaches in Vietnam. Some are lined with tall
coconut trees, others lean against vast red sand dunes. |
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During the period between July and October, the fishing
season is at its pinnacle in Phan Thiet as fishermen go
out to sea. These boats form a magnificent display of
lights at night and can be seen from shore. In fact, the
scene is liken to a floating city by the locals.
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