Koh Ta Kiev
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.
| Native name: កោះរ៉ុង | |
|---|---|
  Koh Ta Kiev | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Cambodia - South East Asia - Gulf of Thailand |
| Coordinates | 10°29′31″N 103°35′42″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 |
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]
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