Côn Đảo

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The Côn Đảo Islands (Vietnamese: Quần Đảo Côn Đaỏ) is a small archipelago in Vietnam located in the South China Sea, 85 kilometers off the coast. They are a part of Bà Rịa Province.

The islands have a population of 13,926, and can be accessed by ferry from Cần Thơ, Saigon or Vũng Tàu.

History
The islands were formerly known as the Condore Islands by the British and the French. While Vietnam was under french rule, the island was the location of a brutal penal colony.

Today, the islands are a mildly popular tourist getaway.

Geography
The archipelago consists of 7 islands, only 2 of which are inhabited. The main island, Côn Sơn, has a small mountain range and 2 main inhabited areas in the north and in the centre, with a winding road connecting the two.