Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary

Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary
Location Kampong Chhnang Province, Kampong Speu Province and Pursat Province, Cambodia
Nearest city Kampong Chhnang
Coordinates 11°54′45″N 104°03′42″E / 11.9125°N 104.0618°E / 11.9125; 104.0618Coordinates: 11°54′45″N 104°03′42″E / 11.9125°N 104.0618°E / 11.9125; 104.0618[1]
Area 2,537.5 km2 (979.7 sq mi)[1]
Established 1993[1]

Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the eastern extent of the Cardamom Mountains in Cambodia. It is named after Phnom Aural, the country's tallest peak. The protected forest of the Central Cardamom Mountains lies to its west.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary". WCMC. Retrieved 2009-09-16.

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