Ratanakiri Province Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Ratanakiri Province រតនគិរី
Province
Ratanakiri countryside
Location of Ratanakiri in Cambodia
Country	Cambodia
Established	17 February 1959
Named for	Khmer: រតនៈ (gem) + គិរី (mountain)
Capital	Banlung Municipality
Area
• Total	10,782 km² (4,163 sq mi)
Population (2019)
• Total	204,027
• Density	19/km² (50/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)

Ratanakiri is a province in Cambodia. It is located in the northeast part of the country. The name Ratanakiri means "gem mountain" in the Khmer language. This province was created in 1959. Its capital city is Banlung.

Geography and Nature
- Yak Loum Lake
Districts and Towns
People and Culture
Images for kids
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Geography and Nature

Ratanakiri is known for its beautiful natural areas. The Annamite Range of mountains runs through the northern part of the province. Two important rivers, the Tonle San and Tonle Srepok, also flow here.

The province is home to important protected areas. These include Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary and Virachey National Park. These places help protect the unique plants and animals of the region.

Yak Loum Lake

One of the most famous natural spots is Yak Loum. This is a beautiful crater lake near Banlung. It was formed a very long time ago by a volcano. The lake is a popular place for swimming and relaxing.

Districts and Towns

Ratanakiri Province is divided into several smaller areas. These are called districts and one municipality. The capital city, Banlung, is also a municipality.

Here are the 8 districts and 1 municipality:

Andoung Meas
Banlung Municipality
Bar Kaev
Koun Mom
Lumphat
Ou Chum
Ou Ya Dav
Ta Veaeng
Veun Sai

People and Culture

Many different groups of people live in Ratanakiri. They have their own unique cultures and traditions. You can often see local markets in towns like Banlung. These markets are busy places where people buy and sell goods.

Some of the local communities have special meeting houses. For example, the Kreung people build unique meeting houses in their villages. These are important places for their community life.