Siem Reap Province, Administrative province in northwestern Cambodia.
Siem Reap is a province in northwestern Cambodia divided into twelve districts, with Siem Reap city serving as the provincial hub. The territory extends to Tonle Sap Lake in the south and is shaped by rivers and farmland throughout.
The region became important during the Khmer Empire, when Angkor served as the capital from the 9th to 15th centuries. This period shaped the area's cultural identity and left behind ruins that still define the landscape.
Communities living around Tonle Sap Lake still practice fishing methods passed down through generations. Rice farming shapes daily life for farmers across the province and follows the rhythm of the seasons.
An international airport connects the region to major Asian cities by direct flights. Well-developed highways link to Phnom Penh and the Thai border, making it easy for travelers to move around.
The name Siem Reap means 'Defeat of Siam' and recalls a victory over Thai forces in earlier border wars. This history is preserved in the place name itself and visitors can learn more about it through local museums and historical texts.
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