Dak Nong Global Geopark is introduced to issue stamps

Dak Nong Global Geopark in Dak Nong Province has an area of ​​4,760km with dozens of geological and geomorphological heritages, nearly 50 caves with a total length of more than 10,000m, …

Bang Mo volcano, Ea T’ling town, Cu Jut district, Dak Nong province. (Source: VNA) The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has just sent an official letter to the Ministry of Information and Communications for an introduction and recommendation Dak Nong Global Geopark (Dak Nong province) to consider issuing postage stamps in 2023 to promote and propagate the importance of nature with the topic of the natural resources and environment sector. Dak Nong Geopark covers an area of ​​more than 4,700 km2, accounting for more than 2/5 of the province’s natural area. Regarding the administrative boundaries, Dak Nong Geopark stretches over 6/8 districts and cities of the province, including: Krong No, Cu Jut, Dak Mil, Dak Song, Dak G’Long and Gia Nghia city. . According to domestic and foreign scientists, the entire Dak Nong Geopark currently has dozens of heritage and geomorphological sites, including a system of crater , volcanic cave systems and waterfalls. It has the most massive volcanic cave system in Southeast Asia with 50 caves, a total length of more than 10,000m. Dak Nong Geopark also has many unique cultural features of indigenous ethnic minorities such as M’Nong, Ma, Ede … Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the cultural space of Tay Nguyen gongs; space for cultural activities of the M’Nong, the largest indigenous ethnic group and the oldest resident in Dak Nong province; visit and admire the rocks of Dak Kar, Dak Son … along with many cultural festivals and cuisine of indigenous ethnic minorities. Lieng Nung Waterfall, Dak Nia Commune, Gia Nghia Town, Dak Nong Province. (Photo: VNA broadcast) Dak Nong Geopark is a member of the global geopark system and is the third geological park to be awarded this title by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This is also one of the typical and prominent events in the natural resources and environment sector in 2020 recognized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Before that, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment also introduced characters, topics and topics to participate stamp issue commemorative postage for the year 2021. That is Professor Nguyen Xien (1907-1997): The first person laying the foundation for the development of Vietnam’s revolutionary hydro-meteorological industry; Phu Lien Station is recognized by World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as “Meteorological station over 100 years old”; Cao Bang non-national Geopark; Dong Van Plateau Global Geopark; Trang An scenic complex; Bai Tu Long Heritage Garden. Some other landmarks are also available Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment introduce and participate in postage stamp issuance such as: Ramsar areas of Vietnam which have been recognized by the world as Xuan Thuy National Park; Cat Tien National Park; Ba Be Lake; Tram Chim National Park; Cape Ca Mau National Park; Con Dao National Park; Lang Sen Wetland Reserve; U Minh Thuong National Park ../.