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List of protected areas of Cambodia

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Source revisionDec 30, 2025
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This is a list of protected areas of Cambodia.

A total of 8 forms of protected areas are recognized under the Cambodian Protected Area Law of 2008. These are:

National Park

Wildlife sanctuary

Protected landscape

Multiple use area

Ramsar site

Biosphere reserve

Natural heritage site

Marine park

National Parks

Wildlife sanctuaries

Protected Landscapes

Multiple Use Areas

Natural Heritage Sites

Other protected areas

Degazetted protected areas

Snoul Wildlife Sanctuary

See also

List of World Heritage Sites in Cambodia

References

External links

Protected Areas and Development in The Lower Mekong River Region, International Centre for Environmental Management. Overview of Parks, Reserves, and Other Protected Areas in Cambodia.

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