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Phnom Kulen National Park
Phnom Kulen National Park is a national park in Cambodia, established in 1993, covering 375 km² (145 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Cambodia's 9 national parks.
- Area
- 375 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SAI · 30 km
Nearest airports to Phnom Kulen National Park
- 1Siem Reap-Angkor International AirportSAI30 kmstraight lineSiem Reap, Cambodia
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- 2 BBM110 kmstraight line
- 3 PXR154 kmstraight line
Surin, ThailandMore about Phnom Kulen National Park
Phnom Kulen National Park is one of 9 national parks in Cambodia. It covers 375 km² (37,500 ha) — about 3.6 times the size of Paris, making it the #6 largest national park in Cambodia (3% 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 Phnom Kulen National Park
The closest airport is Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI), about 30 km away — around 39 minutes by car; alternatively Battambang Airport (BBM, 110 km). Other national parks within reach include Khao Phra Wihan National Park (130 km²), Ta Phraya National Park (594 km²), Phu Chong-Na Yoi National Park (686 km²) and Nam Tok Khlong Kaeo National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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