Koh Ta Kiev
Native name: កោះរ៉ុង | |
|---|---|
  Koh Ta Kiev | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Cambodia - South East Asia - Gulf of Thailand |
| Coordinates | 10°29′31″N 103°35′42″E / 10.492°N 103.595°E |
| Area | 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi) |
| Length | 4.4 km (2.73 mi) |
| Width | 1.4–2.9 km (0.87–1.80 mi) |
| Coastline | 13.4 km (8.33 mi) |
| Administration | |
Cambodia | |
| Province | Sihanoukville |
| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Khmer |
Koh Ta Kiev (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 6.70 km2 (3 sq mi) is mostly flat with hills at some points.
The inhabitants of two villages run a mango plantation. 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 Otres marina in Sihamoukville.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Planet, Lonely. "Hotels in Koh Ta Kiev". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ Visit Koh Rong – Official Koh Rong Island Guide (2018), retrieved 2018-10-08
