Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam. The island is part of Kiên Giang province, has a total area of 574 square kilometres and a permanent population of approximately 85,000[1]. The district of Phú Quốc includes the island proper and 21 smaller islets. The district seat, Dương Đông, is located on the west coast, and is also the largest town on the island. The economy is centered around fishing, agriculture and a fast-growing tourism sector; Phú Quốc being one of the most popular tourist destinations of Vietnam.
The northern reaches of Central Vietnam see rain from August through to January, with the heaviest falls reserved for September and October which is also typhoon season. The southern coastal region, as far north as between Nha Trang and Qui Nhon, Phu Quoc sees the rain start later, Novemberish, but still dropping off in January.