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  Welcome to Trishawtours - Kampong Speu Province   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kampong Speu is located at the West of Phnom Penh and almost on the capital's doorstep, is a province often overlooked, but an ideal place to get off the beaten track.
Kampong Speu town is less than an hour from Phnom Penh down National Route 4 the road which eventually takes you south to Sihanoukvill.
Kampong Speu is a province that has a lot of palm trees than others.
trishawtours.com /places_of_interest/kampong_speu.html   (794 words)

  
 Welcome to Trishawtours - Kampong Chhnang Province   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kampong Chhnang's main industries are fishing and rice growing, as well as pottery.
With its green paddy fields, rivers and sugar palm-lined horizons, Kampong Chhnang is a wonderful place to spend a few lazy days and take in the sights of the traditional Cambodian way of life.
Neang Kong Rei Mountain is one of the most visited places in Kampong Chhnang province, and Khmer tourists especially flock here during New Year.
trishawtours.com /places_of_interest/kampong_chhnang.html   (419 words)

  
 The Death Toll in Cambodia: Quantifying Crimes Against Humanity (Craig Etcheson)
As witness Ok Tuon notes of Khmer Rouge activity in Kampong Chhnang's Prey Damrei Srot prison, “none of the relatives of the accused was spared.” Also in Kampong Chhnang Province at Prey Ta Kuch, according to Uk Yun, the Khmer Rouge took “families” to be executed.
Kampong Chhnang is an anomaly, with only four- percent of the total population, but more than twenty percent of the total victims.
As a result, Kampong Chhnang earns the highest score on the “Brutality Index,” which is derived by dividing the percentage of total victims into the percentage of total population for each province.
www.mekong.net /cambodia/toll.htm   (9189 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Consultations After series of meetings/consultations with concerned Provincial Govemment Officials of the Kampong Chhnang Province and the local officials and residents of Ponley, the Project was approved and endorsed.
Overall, the project is perceived to be of great help to the community since it will significantly improve the quality of the drinking water supply and public health conditions by reducing common cases of water borne diseases (diarrhea, gastroenteritis and parasitism).
Formal discussions also occurred with the Kampong Chhnang Provincial, Kampong Chhang District and Ponley Commune administrations to familiarize the team with the areas and communities and to build up confidence of the administrations and residents in the team members.
www-wds.worldbank.org /servlet/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2003/02/15/000094946_03020604034777/Rendered/INDEX/multi0page.txt   (11057 words)

  
 Review of Fishery Conflict in Kompong Chhnang
As most of the fishing areas are under the fishing lots and population growth rate maintain at 2.5% annually, the struggle for survival of the local people has led to the conflict.
The population census in 1998 shows that Kompong Chhnang is a densely populated province with total population of 417, 693 people.
The results of the population census in 1998 show that, in Kompong Chhnang, about 85% of the population are involved in the agricultural sector.
www.ngoforum.org.kh /Environment/Docs/Kompong_Chhnang_Fishing_Conflict.htm   (1765 words)

  
 Cambodia Tales - Collection of Ray Zepp stories April 2001
When I was last in Kampong Chhnang over 5 years ago, that entire region across the Tonle Sap was Khmer Rouge territory and a no-go zone for foreigners, but I thought that now it might be possible to go to Kampong Thom cross-country.
Kampong Chhnang is a very enjoyable and quiet town.
At the taxi stand in Kampong Thom we were told that it is possible to travel by road to Stung Treng, but that no taxis or public pickups ply that route.
www.btinternet.com /~andy.brouwer/miscz.htm   (9622 words)

  
 ACLEDA Bank Plc. - Our Addresses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Phum Trapaing Bei, Khum Phsar Chhnang, Kampong Chhnang District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Kampong Tralach: Phum Chrak Romeat, Khum Chhouksar, Kampong Tralach District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Baribour: Phum Srae Tachey, Khum Akphivat, Tuek Phos District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
www.acledabank.com.kh /CS_locateUsKCG.asp   (106 words)

  
 Customer Preferences in Kampong Chhnang
Our study sought sample households on a purposive basis in Kampong Chhnang.
  We surveyed communities located along the National Highway, in the urban area in and around Kampong Chhnang town, in rural and urban settings north along the road to Baribo and Rolea Bier and south along the road to Kampong Tralach.
Our sample was designed to include households where house type and possessions suggested that they might fall roughly into poor, medium and rich socio-economic categories.
www.cascambodia.org /kgchhnang.htm   (5191 words)

  
 Window on Southeast Asia (continued)
Kampong Chhnang, like so many small Cambodian towns, has the same pleasant blend of French and Khmer architecture I found at Kampong Thom.
Legend has it that she wrung out her hair and drowned an army of demons who were trying to attack the Buddha as he was reaching enlightenment.
Kampong Chhnung is a great place for an evening stroll and to see everyday Cambodian life going by slowly.
www.jadedragon.com /articles/cambodia2.html   (1460 words)

  
 Kingdom of Cambodia: The children of Krang Kontroul: waiting for justice
On 18 September 1996, at Krang Kontroul village, Peam Commune, Samaki Meanchey District in Kampong Chhnang Province, six children were killed when a drunken soldier fired a B-40 rocket at the ice-cream stall where they had gathered.
Krang Kontroul village is situated in a remote part of Kampong Chhnang Province, near the neighbouring province of Kampong Speu.
The arrest warrant was apparently issued for plundering the villagers property, and mutilating the body of at least one of the children.
www.amnestyusa.org /countries/cambodia/document.do?id=6869DF03AC4345BF8025690000692E5F   (2516 words)

  
 Kampong Chhnang - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kampong Chhnang - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This Southeast Asia location article is a stub.
This page was last modified 22:15, 21 Mar 2005.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Kampong_Chhnang   (70 words)

  
 Cham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This is from a Cham village close to Salalekpram, in Kampong Tralach, Kampong Chhnang province.
This picture is from a Cham village in Kampong Tralach which is in the province of Kampong Chhnang.
This picture is from another village in Kampong Tralach and the picture shows to mediums dancing and fighting the “khmaoch” or spirits while in trance.
www.bjbleng.com /photo_gallery.htm   (568 words)

  
 Phnom Penh Post Volume 6 Number 10 - May 16-29, 1997   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The backers of the Kampong Chhnang airport project can't be accused of being under-ambitious.
ATTRACTING foreign investment into a proposed duty-free $3.4 billion cargo airport in Kampong Chhnang poses a daunting task, given the country's perceived political risks.
Kampong Chhnang will be the first dedicated air cargo hub in the world and the largest foreign investment project in the country.
users.sitestar.net /~tapang/ppp/text/ppp51_19.htm   (1163 words)

  
 Travel to Kampong Cham tours tour operator Cambodia - Information about Kampong Cham
Due to the area is the cool place having great quantity of water and cool shadow from the trees that are growing around the ancient temple; these can sometime attract tourists to visit and enjoy during their holiday leading to be well known.
Located at Kro La Commune, Kampong Siem District in Seven- kilometre distance from the provincial town of Kampong Cham or 114-kilometre distance from Phnom Penh with exceeding 500 Metres to the left.
This pagoda has 38-kilometre distance from Kampong Cham province and can be reached by the National Road No 7 and turning by the Road No 11 to Au Rang Au District, then continuing more eight kilometers by a trail.
www.threeland.com /cambodia/Kampong_Cham.htm   (2613 words)

  
 Travel to Kampong Thom tours tour operator Cambodia - Information about Kampong Thom
Is the man-made resort located at Prey Priel village, Prey Priel commune, Kampong Svay District in 16-kilometer distance from the provincial town; the resort has large size, and been organized and arranged as the venue for running race, bicycle race and other entertaining games during the big events of the national festival.
In addition, Wat Kampong Thom has large space with cool shadow which is convenient for local people to meet each other during the festival days.
Located at Kampong Chen village, Kampong Chen Tbong commune, Stung District in 217-kilometer from Phnom Penh or 51-kilometer distance from the provincial town by the national Road No 6, then turning left along the river of Stung in 1,000-meter distance.
cambodia.threeland.com /Kampong_Thom.htm   (1527 words)

  
 Kampong Chhnang --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Kâmpóng Chhnang is located just west of the Sab River and has port facilities.
More results on "Kampong Chhnang" when you join.
Major highways connect Phnom Penh with neighboring countries and with Kampong Saom (Sihanoukville), the country's only seaport for oceangoing vessels, on the Gulf of...
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9044504   (504 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Consultations After series of meetings/consultations with concerned Provincial Government Officials of the Kampong Chhnang Province and the local officials and residents of Sala Lek Prim, the Project was approved and endorsed.
Formal discussions also occurred with the Kampong Chhnang Provincial, Kampong Chhang District and Sala Lek Prim Commune administrations to familiarize the team with the areas and communities and to build up confidence of the administrations and residents in the team members.
The scheme is based on the treatment plant being located on the land identified as being available for the scheme behind the Kampong Trabach District Office, to the north of the town center.
www-wds.worldbank.org /servlet/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2003/02/15/000094946_03020604034674/Rendered/INDEX/multi0page.txt   (11260 words)

  
 Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang is a tale of two cities: the bustling dockside seen by those traveling to Siem Reap by fast boat, and the old French quarter with its pleasant parks and handsome building.
Connecting these very different parts is a long road lines with stilt houses and a maze of narrow walkways.
The name Kampong Chhnang comes from the local clay pots (Chhnang) made in villages around the town and sold throughout Cambodia, and from Kampong meaning ‘port’ (thanks to its location on the Tonlé Sap River).
www.palmtours.org /kampongchhnang.html   (256 words)

  
 Kampong Cham
The province is Cambodia’s most populous, with over 1.6 million inhabitants, and the people make their living from fishing, rice farming and producing a rich array of fruits in fertile orchards, including durian, rambutans and lynches.
Flanked by populous Prey Veng Province, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom and Kratie, and bordering Vietnam, Kampong Cham’s provincial capital is just 120 kilometers north-east of Phnom Penh along National Highway 7, which has been upgraded and is in excellent condition.
Any local in Kampong Cham will ask what you think of this towering structure, which was recently completed and was inaugurated early this month.
www.leisurecambodia.com /Leisure_Cambodia/No.07/kompong_cham.htm   (793 words)

  
 LICADHO, A Cambodian Human Rights NGO - Contact Us
Kampong Cham: Group 4, Village 6, Veal Vong Commune, Kampong Cham District, Kampong Cham Province.
Kampong Chhnang: Street Nº 2, Village 2, Khsam Commune, Kampong Chhnang District, Kampong Chhnang Province.
Kampong Thom: Nº 254, Group 44, Kampong Thom Village, Kampong Rotes Commune, Steung Sen District, Kampong Thom Province.
www.licadho.org /contact.php   (333 words)

  
 kampong chhnang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The province of Kampong Chhang is not a well known tourist destination.
While little is known about the temples in Kampong Chhang, it is felt they pre-date the structures of Angkor.
Further evidence of the temple's age lie in the fact that the brick construction used often indicates an older structure than the stone buildings of Angkor Wat.
www.sfu.ca /geog351fall02/gp4/historical%20places/kampong_chhnang.html   (228 words)

  
 Best Practices: Cambodia - www.electionaccess.org
Action on Disability and Development on behalf of Disabled People's Federation in Kampong Speu, is extremely grateful to numerous disabled individuals under Skous, Svaykravan and Vorsar of Kampong Speu, Peany commune of Kampong Tralach district of Kampong Chhnang, and Stung Meanchey of Capital city Phnom Penh, who contributed to the success of this campaign.
They are from 140 self-help groups (137 in Kampong Speu, in Kampong Chhnang and 3 in Stung Meanchey of Phnom Penh city).
Observers in Kampong Speu were 169 (49 women), in Kampong Tralach were 14 (2 women) and in Phnom Penh were 11 (3 women).
www.electionaccess.org /Bp/Cambodia.htm   (4036 words)

  
 RFA: Three Men Charged in Cambodian Activist’s Murder
On Tuesday, a Kampong Chhnang court charged Khuth Kak, 40, Chhoy Tin, 40, and Chhoy Chhoeung for the late-February murder of Sam Rainsy Party activist Sok Dam.
A source with the Kampong Chhnang police department told RFA that two more suspects are being sought by police.
Three days later, his badly beaten body was discovered in a shallow grave at a nearby field two kilometers from his home with his throat slit.
www.rfa.org /english/news/politics/2004/03/10/130164   (376 words)

  
 Travel to Tonlesap Kampong Chhang tours tour operator Cambodia - Information about Tonlesap Kampong Chhang
Is the natural resort having big trees with cool Shadow and fresh air, and locates between Sre Thmey commune and Svay Chrum Commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear district in two-Kilometer distance from the provincial town of Kampong Chhnang or 13-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road No 5.
Located at Wat kampong Preah, Chhnuk Tru Commune, Boribo District in eight-Kilometer distance from the provincial town.
Is the old capital located at Lung Vek Commune, Kampong Tra Lach District in 24-Kilometer distance from the provincial town on 76-kilometer distance from Phnom Penh.
cambodia.threeland.com /Kampong_Chhnang-Pursat.htm   (1084 words)

  
 Cambodia - The Cham
At some time before the seventeenth century, the Cambodian Cham and some of those in adjacent Vietnam converted to Islam, probably as a result of contacts with their Malay kin who had embraced that religion centuries earlier.
The traditional Cham were scattered throughout the midsection of the country in the provinces of Batdambang, Kampong Thum, Kampong Cham, and Pouthisat.
The Cham of both groups typically live in villages inhabited only by other Cham; the villages may be along the shores of water courses, or they may be inland.
countrystudies.us /cambodia/43.htm   (607 words)

  
 Kampong Chhnang
Centrally located in the tonle Sap region, Kampong Chhnang is at the mouth of the Tonle Sap Lake and only two hours by road from Phnom Penh.
In addition, planning is underway for construction of an airport.
These infrastructure improvements and potential for valueadded economic sectors appear to make Kampong Chhnang well-positioned for economic growth.
www.catgen.com /tafsme/EN/100000001.html   (65 words)

  
 New Location Update   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This also takes out the constraint that use to be a barrier for our customers to transfer fund to or from the two provinces as well.
Kampong Chhnang Branch office in Kampong Chhnang Province.
Address: Phum Trapaing Bei, Khum Phsar Chhnang, Kampong Chhnang District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
www.acledabank.com.kh /PN_locationUpdate.asp   (252 words)

  
 Grant: CAM 34382-02 | Tonle Sap Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector
Provinces of Battambang, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Pursat, and Siem Reap.
The Project will assist the Government in achieving its Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector (RWSS) Investment Plan (2005-2015) targets of increasing the percentage of the rural population with access to safe water to 50%, and sanitation facilities to 30%, in the provinces of Battambang, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Pursat and Siem Reap.
The ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life and health of rural residents of the project areas.
www.asiandevbank.org /Documents/Profiles/GRNT/34382022.ASP   (788 words)

  
 New Media for an Old Kingdom
In Kandal, for instance, rice millers in the farther districts who cannot go the center alternatively get market information and other data relevant to their enterprise needs from the visiting staff of SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) Cambodia that operates the CIC in the province.
An NGO promoting the development of the enterprise capacity of the private sector, SME Cambodia also manages CICs in the provinces of Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, and Prey Veng.
The CIC in Kampong Cham province — hosted by the Khmer Institute of Democracy — meanwhile also sponsors commune council meetings and holds lecture-discussions on democracy, human rights, the Constitution, land laws, politics and government to people who come from as far the Vietnam border.
www.pcij.org /imag/Technology/cambodia2.html   (637 words)

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