Phnom Penh means Hill (Phnom) of lady Penh, who founded it in 1372, then the hill became the capital of the kingdom when the King Pohnea Yat settled 1431 after leaving the Angkor town. But the first establishment did not last long, the capital moved from one place to another. The capital Phnom Penh was the sixth, after Nokor Phnom, Angkor , Longvek, Srey Sunthor and Oudong. At the end of 19 th century the capital moved to Phom Penh again and still remain the same up to the present time. Situated at the confluence of the three great rivers “Chatomuk or four faces” of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac and covers an area of 41 square kilometers, Phnom Penh is a major political, economic, cultural, communication and tourism center for home and world service. Phnom Penh offers several cultural and historical attractions. It is a charming mix of ancient monuments and modern landmarks which consists of five-star hotels and international standard entertainment centers.
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