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Southwest Cay is near the northern edge of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. It is just northwest of Dangerous Ground in the North Danger Reef group, which also contains the Filipino-occupied Northeast Cay (Parola), the South Vietnamese-occupied South Reef, and the unoccupied North Reef.
Territorial monument of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) on Southwest Cay, Spratly Islands, defining the cay as part of Vietnamese territory (Phước Tuy Province). Used from 22 August 1956 until 1975, when replaced by another one from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (successor state after the Fall of Saigon )
- 200 ha (490 acres)
- Southwest Cay
- 4 m (13 ft)
- South China Sea
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Southwest Cay (Chinese: 南子岛; pinyin: Nanzi Dao; Tagalog language: Pugad; Vietnamese language: Đảo Song Tử Tây ) is an islet in the northern edge of Spratly Islands in South China Sea. It is part of North Danger Reef, and just 1.75 miles from Northeast Cay.
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- Vietnamese Capture of Southwest Cay
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May 6, 2016 · Southwest Cay (Vietnamese: Song Tu Tay ), South Reef ( Da Nam ), Petley Reef ( Nui Thi or Da Thi ), Sand Cay ( Son Ca ), Namyit Island ( Nam Yet ), Discovery Great Reef ( Da Lon ), Sin Cowe...
Dec 20, 2021 · The Spratly Islands consist of more than 100 small islands or reefs surrounded by rich fishing grounds - and potentially by gas and oil deposits. They are claimed in their entirety by China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, while portions are claimed by Malaysia and the Philippines. About 45 islands are occupied by relatively small numbers of military ...
Southwest Cay is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. Vietnam first took possession of the feature in 1975. U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Southwest Cay. China: Nanzi Dao, 南子岛. Philippines: Pugad Island. Taiwan: Nanzi Jiao, 南子礁. Vietnam: Đảo Song Tử Tây. Occupied by: Vietnam. Legal Status: Rock. GPS: 11° 25' 44” N, 114° 19' 54” E.
