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Pursat at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Province Name | Pursat |
| Type | Province |
| Area | 12,692 km² |
| Population (2024) | ~410,000 |
What Pursat Is Famous For
Cardamom Mountains wilderness, Kompong Luong Floating Village, marble carving, freshwater fishing, and ecological diversity
Famous Places and Attractions
Kompong Luong Floating Village, Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary, Pursat marble workshops, Bakan temple complex, Central Cardamoms Protected Forest
Tourism
~120,000 visitors/year
Food and Local Cuisine
Freshwater fish from Tonle Sap, jungle honey, bamboo dishes, Bobor rice porridge with fish, fresh lotus dishes, Khmer sweets with palm sugar
History of Pursat
Pursat has been home to Khmer communities along the Pursat River since ancient times. The province contains portions of the Cardamom Mountains, Southeast Asia's largest remaining rainforest, which sheltered wildlife and during the civil war various armed factions. Kompong Luong floating village on the Tonle Sap is one of the largest and most photogenic in all of Cambodia.