Koh Kong (island)
| Native name: <span class="nickname" ">កោះកុង | |
|---|---|
  Koh Rong (Cambodia) | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Cambodia - South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 11°20′N 103°0′E / 11.333°N 103.000°E |
| Area | 100 km2 (39 sq mi) |
| Length | 19.5 km (12.12 mi) |
| Width | 5.1–7.2 km (3.2–4.5 mi) |
| Coastline | 53 km (32.9 mi) |
| Highest point | 200 meters |
| Country | |
|
Cambodia | |
| Province | Koh Kong |
| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Khmer |
Koh Kong is an island in Cambodia, located near Koh Kong town, and is part of Koh Kong Province.
Location and description
Koh Kong Island (Khmer: កោះកុង; Kaôh Kŏng Krau) is Cambodia’s largest island sitting 22 km south of Koh Kong town. the island is 19.5 km long and 6 km wide on average. The only settlement is the fishing village of Alatang on the south-east corner of the island. The west side boasts six pristine tropical beaches, most with their own natural freshwater lagoons leading to rivers running down from the high mountain peaks that lie above them.
Sleeping
There are two beaches with bungalow accommodation on the island, a basic facility on 'third beach' and a choice of basic or more comfortable at Koh Kong Island Resort on 'seventh beach'.
There is another resort on the main beach, the 4 km (2 mi) Blue Coral Resort.
The north end is controlled by the military, camping is allowed at your own risk on the 5th and 6th beaches and also at the military post in the village of Alatang.
Wildlife
On the island of Koh Kong there are small monkeys, wild boars, squirrels, toucans, mynah and small parrots. You can also find a rare butterflys including among others the biggest moth Attacus Atlas.
Marine life
There are also harmless whale sharks, dolphins, Parrot fish, Snapper fish, Barracuda, king fish, Cobia fish, Wahoo fish, swordfish, Grouper fish, Sea turtle, wahoo fish, Many crabs, shrimp, squid,