Bình Thuận Province

Bình Thuận Province (Vietnamese: Tỉnh Bình Thuận) is a province of Vietnam. It is located in the South Central Region and is bordered by the provinces of Đồng Nai and Bà Rịa to the west, Lâm Đồng to the north, and Ninh Thuận to the east.

Its capital and largest city is Phan Thiết, located in the centre of the province, on the coast. Bình Thuận is the driest and warmest Vietnamese province. It is also known for the holiday town of Mũi Né and Phú Quý island.

Geography
Bình Thuận Province is a coastal province with a coast facing south. The lowland areas have numerous hills and small mountains. The Annamite Mountains form the province's northern border. The island of Phú Quý is 72km from the mainland, and is a part of the province.

Demographics
The province has a population of 1,280,468, most of which live in the western areas. The province has notable minorities of Cham and Raglai people.