The Kingdom of Cambodia is a land rich in natural wonders, including species of animals, birds, fish, flora and fauna which remain undocumented. In recognition of this fact, His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk issued, in November 1993, a Royal Decree called "The creation and Designating of Protected Areas "which underscored the value of the Kingdom's riches resource: its abundant natural bio-diversity. The decree established a system of 23 protected area covering 3.4 million hectares, including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, protected cultural landscapes and multiple-use areas.
Located in the southern province of Kompong Speu, Kirirom National Parks is the most accessible to tourists. The park includes a visitor's center built on land donated by the King. Emerged in the middle of the Elephant Mountains, the parks is filled with placid vistas, wild animals and waterfalls.
The Tonle Sap and the Mekong River systems form the geographical and environmental lifeline of Cambodia. As well, the Kingdom is blessed with some of the largest remaining virgin rainforests in Southeast Asia which carpet wide swaths of the country in verdant belts of rich tropical foliage.
Along coastal areas, inland natural splendors are complemented by pristine beaches with fine sand as white as snow. Deserted tropical isles bask in the sun while gentle waters lap their tranquil shores and swaying coconut trees rustle serenely in the fresh ocean breeze. For the knowledgeable nature watcher, Cambodia is a spectacle to behold.
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