a large island and province in southern Thailand, popular tourist destination
From Malay 'bukit' meaning hill, referring to the island's hilly terrain
Phuket is often mispronounced by English speakers - it's 'Poo-ket', not 'Foo-ket'! The island was historically important for tin mining before becoming a beach paradise.
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