(Baonghean.vn) – As a first-class island, located in the north of Truong Sa archipelago, 328 nautical miles from the mainland, Nam Yet island has an important strategic position in protecting the sovereignty of the sea, islands and continental shelf of the Fatherland. In recent years, the army and people on the island have focused on building Nam Yet strong in defense and beautiful in environmental landscape. Today, Nam Yet is full of life, caressing the green color of trees and fruits.
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| Nam Yet is still affectionately known as "Coconut Island". |
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| Coconut trees are present everywhere on the island. |
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| Because the soil on the island is mainly gravel, pebbles and coarse sand from coral, Nam Yet did not have this type of tree before. Coconut seedlings were brought from the mainland by our soldiers. |
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| Besides coconut, the island also grows many other fruit trees such as gourds and squash. |
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| Nam Yet is also famous for its papaya gardens full of delicious fruit. However, due to the 2015 weather being sunny and rainy, papayas did not grow well. |
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| Vegetables such as Malabar spinach and water spinach are carefully planted. |
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| Storm trees are planted around the island to serve as defense and to shield against wind and waves. |
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| White maple flowers bloom among the green arches. |
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| On Nam Yet Island, every season has colorful flowers, helping soldiers ease their homesickness. |
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| There are many ornamental plants planted in the grounds of barracks, civil agencies, and temples. |
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| On the remote island today, among the green trees and fruits, marine soldiers are determined to maintain sovereignty over the sea and islands. |
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| Doves - birds symbolizing peace, are raised by many officers and soldiers on the island. |
Thanh Chung
