Phnom Samkos
Phnom Samkos (Khmer: ភ្នំសំកុស; Samkos Mountain) is the second-highest peak in Cambodia, located in the western Cardamom Mountains at 1,717 metres (5,633 ft) above sea level. It is situated within the Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary, which takes its name from the mountain, and the Central Cardamom Protected Forest. The elevation and surrounding forest basin support a large variety of rare flora and fauna.[1]
| Phnom Samkos | |
|---|---|
| Samkos Mountain | |
  Phnom Samkos Location of Phnom Samkos in Cambodia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) |
| Coordinates | 12°09′21″N 103°02′36″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pursat, Cambodia |
| Parent range | Cardamom Mountains |
See also
References
- Terry C. H. Sunderland; Jeffrey Sayer; Minh Ha Hoang (2013). Evidence-based Conservation: Lessons from the Lower Mekong. Routledge. pp. 202–. ISBN 978-1-84971-394-8.
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