One of the popular Asian resorts, the Kingdom of Cambodia is gaining momentum in the Russian tourist flow. Thousands of people fly here to see the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat and swim in the sea of Cambodia, sunbathe on its magnificent beaches and taste the main masterpieces of local exotic cuisine.
Geographic details
The kingdom is located on the Indochina peninsula, and when asked which sea washes Cambodia, geographical maps answer - the Gulf of Thailand. It belongs to the South China Sea basin and connects to it in the southeast. The climate on the coast of the Cambodian sea can be attributed to subequatorial. Two seasons are clearly distinguished here, the change of which depends on the monsoons. In early summer, the rainy season begins, which lasts until mid-autumn. The water temperature in the Gulf of Thailand at this time is about +27 degrees. During the dry season, both the water and the air become slightly cooler, but swimming and sunbathing in winter is much more pleasant, because the humidity is significantly reduced.
Interesting Facts:
- The area of the Gulf of Thailand exceeds 300 thousand km.
- The sea of Kambozhdi is not too deep. The maximum bottom elevation is fixed at 80 meters, and on average the depth ranges from 10-20 meters.
- The warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand allowed the development of numerous coral colonies, and therefore diving on the local reefs is one of the main attractions of tourists.
- The salt content in the waters of the Cambodian sea is quite low and amounts to no more than three and a half ppm.
Where to go on vacation?
Studying the question of what seas in Cambodia, and choosing where to sunbathe, you should pay attention to the city of Sihanoukville. It is here that the main resort infrastructure of the country is concentrated. On the beaches of Sihanoukville, you can find a very different contingent: families with children, and fans of wintering in warm countries, and respectable bikers, and young students. The local beaches allow you to organize a vacation or vacation in any style: for a large company, and for a couple who want privacy. Sihanoukville hotels offer rooms for a variety of pocket - from quite fashionable with all the benefits of civilization to a place where you can hang a hammock and use public amenities for a couple of dollars a night. Wild beaches are popular here, where you can be alone with yourself and nature, and noisy civilized places for recreation near the city center with restaurants, discos and entertainment for every taste.
