Koh Ta Kiev Explained

Koh Ta Kiev
Native Name:កោះរ៉ុង
Map:Cambodia
Location:Cambodia - South East Asia - Gulf of Thailand
Coordinates:10.492°N 103.595°W
Area Km2:6.7
Length Km:4.4
Width Min Km:1.4
Width Max Km:2.9
Coastline Km:13.4
Country:Cambodia
Country Admin Divisions Title:Province
Country Admin Divisions:Sihanoukville
Ethnic Groups:Khmer

Koh Ta Kiev (Central 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 6.70NaN0 is mostly flat with hills at some points.

There is also a small fishing village on the East side of the island. Apart from the Cambodian Navy, which maintains a small base with a port, no infrastructure exists.

Three beaches attract travelers and tourists. After many years of attracting individual visitors, large scale resort development is planned. There are currently a few guesthouses and a campsite for visitors to stay.[1]

The island is accessible by ferry or speedboat from Ream beach, not far from Sihanoukville airport.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Hotels in Koh Ta Kiev. Planet. Lonely. Lonely Planet. 2018-05-21. en.