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Geographical location and natural condition of the Paracel archipelagos

Geographical location and natural condition of the Paracel archipelagos

Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 08:38 (GMT+7)
The Paracel archipelago locates to the north of the East Sea from 15045’ to 17015’ North and from 1110 to 1130 East, about 120 nautical miles from Ly Son island (Quang Ngai province) including 37 coral islands and reefs grouped into the northeast Amphitrite Group and the western Crescent Group

Spratly and Paracel Islands in Vietnamese and international ancient books and maps

Spratly and Paracel Islands in Vietnamese and international ancient books and maps

Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 14:03 (GMT+7)
Located in the East Sea, between 15045’-17015’ N and 1110-1130 E, Paracel Islands, are a group of more than 30 islands and various coral islets, reefs and shoals. The distance is approximately 120 nautical miles from Ly Son Island (Quang Ngai Province). Spratly Islands, located between 6050’-120 N and 111030’-117020’ E, are a group of more than 100 islands, a lot of reefs and cays, approximately 203 nautical miles from Phu Quy Island (Binh Thuan Province). The two offshore archipelagos are an integral part of Vietnam’s territory

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025
In 2025, the world continued to witness intense strategic competition among major powers, an increasing tendency to address issues through escalation and the use of force, along with prolonged and expanding military conflicts in many regions. Nevertheless, peace, cooperation, and development remain the major trends and shared goals. To provide a comprehensive overview, the National Defence Journal compiles and presents ten major military and defence events worldwide in 2025