[5] Being surrounded by water on three sides, fishing is an important industry in Cà Mau province.

An extensive network of canals also supports a strong agricultural sector, as well as providing a popular means of transport.

The U Minh biosphere reserve and Mũi Cà Mau, the southernmost point of Vietnam, serve also as important tourist destinations.

In November 1997, the Cà Mau Peninsula was struck by Typhoon Linda (Openg).

Thousands of people were killed, and an estimated 200,000 homes were destroyed, along with much of the Cà Mau fishing fleet.