Siem Reap - Home of the Angkor Archeological Park of Cambodia!
Siem Reap is a province that borders the provinces of Oddar
Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Kampong Thom, Battambang, and Banteay Meanchey. It is
divided into 11 districts and 1 municipality. The municipality of Siem Reap is
the largest city and capital of Siem Reap province.
Siem Reap is the 10th largest province in the country based on
land area. It is populated by approximately 7% of the country’s entire
populace.
The province is part of the 9 provinces that make up the Tonle
Sap Biosphere Reserve. A large part of the province’s southern border is
occupied by the Tonle Sap River.
It is also the site of Angkor and the Angkor Wat temple ruins,
which is now declared as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites and thus,
protected by its’ mandate.
History of Siem Reap
Siem Reap means "Siam Defeated", a testament to the
conflict between the Siamese and the Khmer in Siam. Both the province and Siem
Reap town is called "Siemmarat", meaning "Siam's
Territory".
The province of Inner Cambodia, which comprises of Battambang,
Siem Reap, and Angkor Wat, was split into Battambang and Siem Reap by royal
decree of King Sisowath 1795. The Franco-Thai War in 1941 is over the disputed
territory of Siem Reap province between France and Thailand.
Where to Live in the Siem Reap
Considering that Siem Reap is a major tourist destination, the
demand for real estate has been growing rapidly in the last few years. There is
availability in terms of hotels and guesthouses, office and commercial spaces
and residential properties catering to any budget.
Depending on your preferences and your individual needs, these
are the popular places to consider when renting or buying property in Siem
Reap.
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