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3 unusual facts about Kampong Speu Province


Awareness Cambodia

Over the next 5 years Awareness Cambodia is looking to transform Sunshine House from its current “small village” status into a larger community called “The Awareness Cambodia Community” in Kampong Speu.

In 2000, land was purchased in Kampong Speu, and the first buildings were erected to make a home for children orphaned due to the ravages of AIDS.

Kirirom 1 Hydropower Dam

The Council for Development of Cambodia approved the project on 29 December 2000 and in May 2002 the project re-commenced operation, providing electricity to Kampong Speu Province and Phnom Penh.


Cambodian literature

There are two hills in Kirirom National ParkPhnom Sruoch District and Kampong Speu Province — named after the two heroic princely brothers, Vorvong and Sorvong.


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