Bay of Kampong Som
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Bay of Kampong Som | |
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ឆ្នេរកំពង់សោម(Khmer) | |
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Location | Cambodia |
Coordinates | 10°48′N103°31′E/ 10.80°N 103.51°E |
TheBay of Kampong Somis a southern bay ofCambodia.Kampong Som has a deep water inshore and a chain of islands across the mouth which protect the bay from storms. Deforestation ofIndochina mangroveshas become issues.[1]Kompong Som is also the location ofDong PengandSihanoukvillewith itsSihanoukville Autonomous Port,the main and only deep-water maritime port of Cambodia.[2]
References
[edit]- ^"Indochina mangroves".Terrestrial Ecoregions.World Wildlife Fund.
- ^Ports in Cambodia