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Kep, Cambodia
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| Area: | 336 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 28,660 (1998) |
| Pop. density: | 85.3 inh./km² |
| ISO 3166-2: | KH-23 |
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Kep (also known as Keb) is a municipality in Cambodia with the status of a province. It is subdivided into two districts. Kep, which is located just a few kilometers from the border with Vietnam, used to be Cambodia's most popular beach town but has fallen on hard times in recent years. Many of Kep's villas are abandoned, but some of the town's former splendor is still apparent. The ocean is lined with wide sidewalks and large statues that now seem largely out of place. The king built a palace overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, but it was never furnished and now sits empty. A good, paved road connects the town with Kampot. Kep's beaches are mostly mangrove and black rock rather than the white sands of Sihanoukville, but Koh Thonsáy is just a short boat ride away. Kep appears to be experiencing something of a renaissance, with several mid-range and luxury guesthouses and bungalows recently open or under construction. The town's seafood is cheap, plentiful and delicious - particularly the crabs. In addition, Kep is home to an extensive national park.
- 2301 Damnak Chang'aeur
- 2302 Kep
Provinces: Banteay Meanchey • Battambang • Kampong Cham • Kampong Chhnang • Kampong Speu • Kampong Thom • Kampot • Kandal • Koh Kong • Kratié • Mondulkiri • Oddar Meancheay • Pursat • Preah Vihear • Prey Veng • Ratanakiri • Siam Reap • Stung Treng • Svay Rieng • Takéo
Municipalities: Kep • Phnom Penh • Sihanoukville (Kampong Som) • Pailin
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