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Oddar Meanchey at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Province Name | Oddar Meanchey |
| Type | Province |
| Area | 6,158 km² |
| Population (2024) | ~254,000 |
What Oddar Meanchey Is Famous For
Anlong Veng last Khmer Rouge stronghold, Pol Pot's tomb, Choam Sa Ngam border market, and Dangkrek Mountains
Famous Places and Attractions
Anlong Veng Historical Site, Pol Pot Cremation Site, Ta Mok House and Lake, Choam Sa Ngam Border Market, Dangkrek Mountain viewpoints
Tourism
~100,000 visitors/year
Food and Local Cuisine
Khmer rice porridge Bobor, Thai-influenced grilled meats, border market snacks, fresh tropical fruits, dried fish from local streams
History of Oddar Meanchey
Oddar Meanchey was separated from Siem Reap Province and established as a new province in 2000. The province contains Anlong Veng, the final stronghold of the Khmer Rouge leadership including Pol Pot, Ta Mok, and Nuon Chea. Pol Pot died here in 1998 and was cremated on a pyre of tyres. The area has become a dark-history tourism destination offering sobering insight into one of the 20th century's most brutal regimes.