Situated in the northeastern part of Cambodia, Kratie province shares the frontier with Mondulkiri province in the east, Kampong Cham province and Vietnam in the south, Kampong Thom province in the west, and Stung Treng province in the north. Kratie covers an area of 11,094 square kilometers which is categorized into several areas such as 83% forest, agricultural land 8% and red land 0.5% in Snoul district.
Kratie province consists of five districts, 46 communes and 250 villages.The population of Kratie is approximately 290,000 and the population density is 26 people per sq.km.Roughly 70% of the people live along the river, wheres 30% live in the mountains areas. Thera are seven type of tribes in Kratie namely Phnorng, Kouy, Mil, Khonh, Steang, and Thamoun.
Kratie is famous for its cultural heritage and natural resource. The former Royal Capital Sampheak Borak in Chenla Era is located in Sambo. In addition, Kratie has Vihear Sarsar Mouy Rouy Pagoda ( One hundred-col-umn Pagoda) built in the 16th century. This pagoda is related to a Khmer legend Krapeur Nen Thun ( Venerable Monk Thun, the Crocodile). Moreover, Kratie has several temples built in the 8th century such as Khvas Pi, Pram, and Koh Kring that has perfect deities, ancient halls, Khmer ancient houses, and French-style builtdings. Customs and traditions, diveres festivals and rites, and everyday life activities are also the cultural heritages in the province.
The Mekong River, the natural resource, is about 140 km long flowing through Kratie province. The river is a sanctuary for priceless Irrawaddy dolphins ( the rare fresh water mammals), fishes, and birds. The river also has hundreds of green island, and circling water, which attract tourists. Besides, there are some large areas of forests such as Phnom Pram Poan range( 5,000-mountain range), which are sanctuaries for diverse wildlife, and Phnom Prech, and rubber plantations.
These cultural and natural potentials are the significant tourist attractions in Kratie province.
.:. Kratie in Cambodia Map .:.
