Kampong Speu Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kampong Speu Province
ខេត្តកំពង់ស្ពឺ
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A flooded field in Kampong Speu
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Map of Cambodia highlighting Kampong Speu
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| Country |  Cambodia |
| Provincial status | 1907 |
| Capital | Chbar Mon Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,017 km2 (2,709 sq mi) |
| Population
(2019 census)
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| • Total |  872,219 |
| • Density | 124/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Dialing code | +855 |
| ISO 3166 code | KH-5 |
| Districts | 8 |
Kampong Speu is a province located in the country of Cambodia. It's a really interesting place with a rich history and beautiful nature. The main city and capital of the province is called Chbar Mon.
The name Kampong Speu comes from the Khmer language. It means "starfruit port," which sounds pretty cool, right? It probably got this name because starfruit was once an important trade item there.
Geography and Nature
Kampong Speu province is home to some amazing natural landmarks. One of the most famous is Phnom Aural. This mountain is actually the tallest peak in all of Cambodia! Imagine climbing to the top and seeing everything from up high.
The province also has important protected areas where animals and plants can live safely. These include the Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary and Kirirom National Park. These places are great for exploring nature and seeing different kinds of wildlife.
Districts and Administration
Kampong Speu province is divided into several smaller areas to help manage everything. These areas are called districts and municipalities. There are 7 districts and 1 municipality in total.
Here are the names of these areas:
- Aoral
- Basedth
- Chbar Mon Municipality
- Kong Pisei
- Oudong
- Phnom Sruoch
- Samraong Tong
- Thpong
Images for kids
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Phnom Aural Peak is the second peak from the left in the mountains behind
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Phnom Oudong
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A natural lake in Kirirom
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Chambok waterfall
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Kompung Speu para niños
