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Botum Sakor National Park
Botum Sakor National Park is a national park in Cambodia, established in 1993, covering 1,713 km² (661 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Cambodia's 9 national parks. Largest national park in Cambodia.
- Area
- 1,713 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- DSY · 23 km
Nearest airports to Botum Sakor National Park
- 1 DSY23 kmstraight line
- 2Sihanouk International AirportKOS74 kmstraight linePreah Sihanouk, Cambodia
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- 3Phú Quốc International AirportPQC133 kmstraight line
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More about Botum Sakor National Park
Botum Sakor National Park is one of 9 national parks in Cambodia — Largest national park in Cambodia. It covers 1,713 km² (171,250 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in Cambodia (13.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Cambodia. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Botum Sakor National Park
The closest airport is Dara Sakor International Airport (DSY), about 23 km away — around 29 minutes by car; alternatively Sihanouk International Airport (KOS, 74 km). Other national parks within reach include Southern Cardamom National Park (4,104 km²), Ream National Park (210 km²), Preah Monivong National Park (1,423 km²) and Kirirom National Park (350 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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