The region is an undeniably famous entryway to Cambodia from Cap Lek in southern Thailand, in piece of the sensibly immediate admittance to the port and ocean side hotel town of Sihanoukville. The donation of new road infrastructure by the Thai government is greatly improving access, which was previously a strenuous journey by boat and pickup on bumpy, rough roads via small ferries at river crossings.
The title translates to "Krang Island Province." Krong Koh Kong is the province's capital, and it is in the west of the province, right next to the Thai border. The city is encircled with a huge forested region associated with the central area by scaffolds and ships. Although Koh Kong is usually a quiet town, there are many reasons to stay for more than one night, such as the nearby islands, rivers, nature tours, and lively nightlife.
The majority of Koh Kong residents also speak Thai and Khmer. There are also a lot of Vietnamese and Chinese speakers, as well as a lot of people who speak English poorly. Because of the low cost of lodging, food, and transportation, your stay will be cost-effective. You won't be disappointed if you make this place a stop on your way through Southeast Asia.
Topography
Koh Kong territory is 11,160 square kilometers large. It borders Pursat to the north, the Gulf of Thailand to the east and south, Kampot and Sihanoukville to the west, and the country in the west. The region comprises mostly of an enormous intelligible mountain range, the Cardamom Mountains. Covered with lavish profound rainforest it?s the greatest successional forested locale in entire Southeast Asia, which is practically not populated yet by a few little clans.
The two largest creeks and rivers that lead to the sight are Stoeng Kaoh Pa and Stoeng Me Toek. Except from a few river benches near the lake, you won't find the typical wet areas of the Cambodian plain that cover rice fields and other agricultural plantations. 1210 meters is the province's highest point.
Population: 207,474 people live in this province, which makes up 1,45 percent of Cambodia's total population (14,363,519 people according to 2007 provincial government data), with 107,499 men and 99,975 women. As a result, there are 18,6 people living per square kilometer.
Climate The country has a warm and humid tropical climate. In the storm season, plentiful downpour considers the development of a wide assortment of yields. This all year heat and humidity makes Cambodia ideal for creating the travel industry. Natural disasters like earthquakes and volcano eruptions are not a concern for tourists, and tropical storms do not directly affect the country.
Climate: You can visit Cambodia at any time of the year. Nonetheless, those intends to travel broadly by street ought to be stayed away from the most recent two months of the blustery season when some wide open streets might be obstructed. The temperature hovers around 27 degrees Celsius on average; The lowest temperature is approximately 16 degrees. The hottest month is April, while the coldest months are December and January.
General information regarding the climate of the province:
- The dry season: November to March (17-27 degrees Celsius): Walk May (29c - 38c)
- Blustery season: May through October (27-35 degrees Celsius, with up to 90% humidity.)
Economy Despite the recent progress in border development, Koh Kong's economy is still relatively small in comparison to that of the majority of its neighbors. The really homegrown action on which most provincial families depend is agribusiness and its connected sub-areas. The output of manufacturing is varied but not very extensive, and most of it is done on a small scale and informally. The help area is vigorously moved in exchanging exercises and catering related administrations.
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