Koh Ta Kiev

Koh Ta Kiev
Native name: កោះរ៉ុង
Koh Ta Kiev
Geography
Location Cambodia - South East Asia - Gulf of Thailand
Coordinates 10°29′31″N 103°35′42″E / 10.492°N 103.595°E / 10.492; 103.595Coordinates: 10°29′31″N 103°35′42″E / 10.492°N 103.595°E / 10.492; 103.595
Area 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Length 4.4 km (2.73 mi)
Width 1.4–2.9 km (0.87–1.80 mi)
Coastline 13.4 km (8.33 mi)
Highest elevation 1 m (3 ft)
Administration
Cambodia
Province Sihanoukville
Demographics
Ethnic groups Khmer

Koh Ta Kiev (Khmer: កោះតាគៀវ, “Ancestor Kiev’s Island” – named "Ile de la Baie" during the French colonial period) is the biggest of a small group of Cambodian islands, situated 4 km off Otres beach, Sihanoukville City and just 1 km off the coast of Ream National Park, Sihanoukville Province. Its predominantly forested area of 6.70 km2 (3 sq mi) is without any noticeable elevation.[1]

The inhabitants of two villages run a Mango plantation. Apart from the Cambodian Navy, who maintains a small base with a port, no infrastructure exists.

Several beaches attract travelers and tourists. After many years of individual visitors, large scale resort development is in progress. There are currently multiple guesthouses and a campsite for visitors to stay.[2]

The island is accessible by ferry or speed-boat from Otres marina.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "List of Islands". Cambodia islands – Island Species Cambodia. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
  2. ↑ Planet, Lonely. "Hotels in Koh Ta Kiev". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  3. ↑ Visit Koh Rong – Official Koh Rong Island Guide (2018), retrieved 2018-10-08
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