Fun facts about Serei Saophoan
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The name 'Sisophon' is derived from the Sanskrit 'Śrī Śobhana', meaning 'beautiful', 'bright', or 'glorious'.
Serei Saophoan
Cambodia
Serei Saophoan is the capital and largest city of the Banteay Meanchey Province and the fourth most populous city in Cambodia. The city separates Cambodia's National Highway 5 and National Highway 6. Its administrative name is "Serei Sophon" as used by the government.
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Before being renamed, Sisophon was known as 'Phum Svay', meaning 'village of mango trees'.
Serei Saophoan
Cambodia
Serei Saophoan is the capital and largest city of the Banteay Meanchey Province and the fourth most populous city in Cambodia. The city separates Cambodia's National Highway 5 and National Highway 6. Its administrative name is "Serei Sophon" as used by the government.
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The old name 'Phum Svay' still survives in a hybrid form 'Svay-Sisophon' used locally.
Serei Saophoan
Cambodia
Serei Saophoan is the capital and largest city of the Banteay Meanchey Province and the fourth most populous city in Cambodia. The city separates Cambodia's National Highway 5 and National Highway 6. Its administrative name is "Serei Sophon" as used by the government.
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Sisophon was also known as 'Phum Ta Svay', meaning 'village of Grandfather Svay'.
Serei Saophoan
Cambodia
Serei Saophoan is the capital and largest city of the Banteay Meanchey Province and the fourth most populous city in Cambodia. The city separates Cambodia's National Highway 5 and National Highway 6. Its administrative name is "Serei Sophon" as used by the government.
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Ted Ngoy is known as the 'Donut King'.
Serei Saophoan
Cambodia
Serei Saophoan is the capital and largest city of the Banteay Meanchey Province and the fourth most populous city in Cambodia. The city separates Cambodia's National Highway 5 and National Highway 6. Its administrative name is "Serei Sophon" as used by the government.
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