Mondulkiri Province
Mondulkiri
មណ្ឌលគិរី | |
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Mondulkiri Province ខេត្តមណ្ឌលគិរី | |
Coordinates: 12°27′N 107°14′E / 12.450°N 107.233°E | |
Country | Cambodia |
Provincial status | 30 December 1961 |
Capital | Senmonorom |
Government | |
• Governor | Thong Savon (CPP) |
• National Assembly | 1 / 125
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Area | |
• Total | 14,288 km2 (5,517 sq mi) |
• Rank | 1st |
Population (2019) +855 | |
ISO 3166 code | KH-11 |
Website | mondulkiri |
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Mondulkiri (Khmer: មណ្ឌលគិរី, UNGEGN: Môndôlkĭri, ALA-LC: Maṇḍalagirī [mɔndɔl.kiriː]; lit. 'Center of Mountains') is a province (khaet) of Cambodia. Bordering the provinces of Kratié to the west, Stung Treng to the northwest, Ratanakiri to the north, and the country of Vietnam to the east and south. It is the most sparsely populated province in the country despite being the largest in land area. The province was established in 1961 from the eastern part of Kratié province. The capital is the town of Senmonorom.
The province's symbol is the kouprey which is also Cambodia's national mammal.
History
In 1960 Mondulkiri was created out of Kratié province by order of King
The
Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided into 4
ISO code |
Name | Khmer | Population (2019)[1] | Subdivisions | |
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— Municipality —
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11-05 | Senmonorom
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សែនមនោរម្យ | 13,195 | 4 sangkat | |
— District —
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11-01 | Kaev Seima | កែវសីមា | 28,904 | 5 khum | |
11-02 | Kaoh Nheaek | កោះញែក | 22,223 | 6 khum | |
11-03 | Ou Reang | អូររាំង | 6,645 | 2 khum | |
11-04 | Pechreada | ពេជ្រាដា | 19,523 | 4 khum |
Geography and environment
Mondulkiri is Cambodia's largest and also most sparsely populated province, containing an area of 14,288 km2 (5,517 sq mi) with elevations ranging from 190 to 1,000 metres (620 to 3,280 ft). It is located in the south-east part of the country and borders three provinces in Vietnam;
The provincial capital is Senmonorom which is located in the southeastern part of the province about 390 km (240 mi) from Phnom Penh, the national capital.[2]
Waterfalls
Mondulkiri is known for its forested hills and powerful waterfalls. Some waterfalls include:
- Bou Sra Waterfall. Located at Pich Chinda District, 43 kilometers from Senmonorom town, Bou Sra (or Busra) is the largest waterfall, made famous by a popular Khmer song in Mondulkiri. It is a three-tiered natural waterfall with only the first two tiers accessible to public view. There is a zipline run by local hotel Mayura Hills Resort that runs over the waterfall.[5]
- Senmonorom Waterfall. Five kilometers from town and an easy walk.
- Romnea Waterfall. Ten kilometers from Senmonorom, Romnea waterfall is actually 1 of 3 large waterfalls that has now been deforested and privatized.
Protected areas
Mondulkiri faces a significant threat from illegal loggers attempting to exploit the province's virgin
Demographics
Eighty percent of Mondulkiri's population is made up of ten tribal minorities, with the majority of them being Bunong (alternatively spelled Phnong, Punong, or Pnong). The remaining 20 percent are Khmer, Chinese, and Cham Muslims.
Religion
The state religion is
Economy and transportation
Road development continues to impact seriously on indigenous communities like the Bunong ethnic group. According to a United Nations paper, the construction of a road from Mondulkiri to Ratanakiri has resulted in massive land grabbing.[8]
Senmonorom is connected to the rest of the province to the south-west, along the border with Vietnam, by National Highway 76 and to the north by Highway 141.
Culture
Although more and more houses are built in 'Khmer style', traditional Bunong houses can still be found. Bunong houses contain large jars (which are said to be more than a thousand years old) and traditional
References
- ^ a b "General Population Census of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2019 – Final Results" (PDF). National Institute of Statistics. Ministry of Planning. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "Mondulkiri - Tourism & Development (Kingdom of Cambodia)". Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ "Mondulkiri - Tourism & Development (Kingdom of Cambodia) - History". Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ "Guide to the Wild East of Cambodia – what to do and where to go in the Green Triangle". 2 July 2017.
- ^ "Guide to the Wild East of Cambodia – what to do and where to go in the Green Triangle". onceinalifetimejourney.com/. Once in a Lifetime Journey. 2 July 2017.
- ^ Illegal Logging in Mondulkiri – a Test Case for Forest Sector Law Enforcement, Global Witness.
- ^ "General Population census of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2019" (PDF). National Institute of Statistics Ministry of planning. October 2020.
- ^ Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Economic and Social Council, United Nations.