Tonle Sap

Tonle Sap

Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake

in Southeast Asia. Located in Cambodia, Tonle Sap means “great river of fresh water.” Formed 6,000 years ago, the lake is connected to the Tonle Sap River, which is connected to the Mekong River. In several months of the year, the Tonle Sap covers an area of 2700 sq km and has only 1 m (3.3 ft) deep. During the rainy season, the Tonle Sap, receives the waters of the Mekong and its size increased five times, the depth can reach 10 m (33 ft). The Tonle Sap feeds more than one million people, has a unique ecosystem, has more than 200 species of fish, 13 species of turtles, leopard cat, crocodiles and an endemic watersnakes. You can get the Tonle Sap by road from Siem Reap. Hotels in Siem Reap

Where is Tonle Sap Lake on Map of Cambodia

Location Tonle Sap on Map of Cambodia

Tonle Sap Cambodia

Tonle Sap Cambodia Lake