Hon Khoai (also called ''Ile Independence'' or ''Paulo Obi, Pulo Ubi)'' is a small

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located about 14 kilometers south from

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. It is considered to be the southernmost point of Vietnam. The Hon Khoai islands consist of the main island of Hon Khoai, the smaller island Hon Sao and the

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of Hòn Đồi Mồi, Hòn Đá Lẻ and Hòn Tương. This tiny island group is home to several

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species, including the Hon Khoai squirrel and the psychedelic rock gecko.

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