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Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-10): Stung Treng[2] (Khmer: ស្ទឹងត្រែង, UNGEGN: Stœ̆ng Trêng [stɨŋ traeŋ]; Lao: ຊຽງແຕງ, Xiang Taeng, pronounced [sía̯ŋ tɛ̀ːŋ]; lit. "River of Reeds") is a province of Cambodia in the northeast. It borders the provinces of Ratanakiri to the east, Mondulkiri and Kratié to the south and Kampong Thom and Preah Vihear to the west. Its northern boundary is Cambodia's international border with Laos. The Mekong River bisects the province. The province is mostly covered by forest, but logging and fishing put high pressure on the forest and fishery reserves.[3] [...] History [edit]Stung Treng was first a part of the Khmer Empire, then the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, and later the Lao kingdom of Champasak. After the Franco-Siamese crisis of 1893, Chiang Taeng (Stung Treng) was administered by French Lower Laos from 1893 to 1904. In 1904 French Laos traded the province to the French Protectorate of Cambodia in exchange for Champassak, leaving a small Laotian minority in Cambodia. [...] Geography [edit]Stung Treng province, which covers an area of 11,092 square kilometers borders Laos to the north, Ratanakiri to the east, Preah Vihear to the west and Kratié and Kampong Thom to the south.[7]
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Stung Treng is a unique province quite different from other Cambodian provinces in the Mekong lowlands. Stung Treng province, which covers an area of 11,092 square km, is a remote and sparsely populated province in the northeast of Cambodia. It borders Lao to the north, Ratanakiri to the east, Preah Vihear to the west and Kratie and Kompong Thom to the south. The province is divided into five district, 34 communes and 128 villages. [...] Hang Kho Ba Pagoda is the cultural and historical site located at Hang Kho Ba Village, Hang Kho Commune, Stung Treng District 6km from the provincial town by the road to the airport, then turning left across the river of Se Kong. The pagoda of Hang Kho Ba has over 300 years of age. The local people there speak Lao majorly. Stung Treng province has been recognized in two special characteristics: The province rich in sweet tamarind fruit and The province rich in Pa Si Y fish - Pave fish.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2012-12-19): Stung Treng is a northern province of Cambodia. It was formerly called Xieng Teng and was once a part of the vast Khmer Empire, then the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang and later the Lao kingdom of Champassack. During the period of French Indochina it was again ceded to Cambodia. [...] Stung Treng province, which covers an area of 11,092 square kilometres, is a remote and sparsely populated province in the northeast of Cambodia. It borders Lao to the north, Ratanakiri to the east, Preah Vihear to the west and Kratie and Kompong Thom to the south. The province is divided into five district, 34 communes and 128 villages. Stung Treng is a unique province quite distinct from other Cambodian provinces in the Mekong basin. Extensive forests, intersecting rivers and streams and low population density characterize it. Stung Treng includes also the western chunk of the massive Virachey National Park, accessible from Siem Pang, a small beautiful town on the Tonle Kong. The province also features three big rivers the Tonle Kong, the Tonle San and the mighty Mekong with its hundreds of small islands scattered on the river stretch in Stung Treng Province.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2011-01-01): Although Stung Treng is a pretty major transportation hub for people and goods moving between Cambodia and Laos, and to a lesser degree between Cambodia and Vietnam, there isn’t a lot of tourism infrastructure. A medium-sized town by Cambodian standards, Stung Treng lies along the Srepok River where it merges with the Mekong River. Most guesthouses and hotels are along the east-west running riverfront or the north-south road that leads the town market and ends at the riverfront where the ferry pier and bus terminal are located. [...] Beyond Stung Treng, the other nearby attractions include Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands) in Laos and Virachay National Park [This is in Ratanakiri], part of which lies in Stung Treng Province. Some tour operators therefore advertise trips into the park, though these ultimately leave from Ban Lung, Ratanakiri and can also be arranged from the National Park office located there. [...] The capital city of Stung Treng sits 40kms (25 miles) from the Lao border, 281 kms (175 miles) from the Vietnamese border, and 485 kms (300 miles) from the national capital, Phnom Penh. Consequently, Stung Treng is a popular stop-off point on the way to or from the Lao border and Kratie/Phnom Penh to the south and Ban Lung, Ratanakiri to the East. There are many busses and minivans thats service the route daily.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2011-11-16): Stung Treng is a beautiful province located on a high sandy bank overlooking the Mekong River. It is about 455 km from Phnom Penh and some 40 km to the Laos border. This charming city is linked to Banlung (Rattanak Kiri) and is more than just a ‘stopover’. The Sekong Bridge, itself an attraction, serves as a convenient passage to the border of Laos. There are several noteworthy attractions in the province of Stung Treng. The incredible Sopheakmith Waterfall never ceases to mesmerise visitors, and neither does the stretch of the mighty Mekong, which is home to the incredibly rare Irrawaddy dolphins. [...] Both the Hang Kho Ba pagoda, which is over 300 years old, and the Hang Savat pagoda are of cultural and historical interest. The majority of the people there speak Lao. Steung Treng province, in which Hang Kho Ba resides, is famed for two local specialties – sweet tamarind fruit and Pa Si Y fish (Pava fish).
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2010-05-26): The province of Stung Treng marks Cambodia's northern border with Laos and the point where Mekong River enters Cambodia after swirling its way around the 4000 Islands (Si Phan Don) area of southern Laos. Steung Treng (River of Reeds) province is located remotely in the northeast of Cambodia. The province of Stung Treng marks Cambodia's northern border with Laos and the point where Mekong River enters Cambodia after swirling its way around the 4000 Islands (Si Phan Don) area of southern Laos. [...] Steung Treng was formerly called Xieng Teng and was once a part of the vast Khmer Empire, then the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang and later the Lao kingdom of Champassack. After the Franco-Siamese war of 1893, Chiang Taeng (Stung Treng) was administered by French Lower Laos from 1893 to 1904.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Wat Phnom, Stung Treng Borrowing the name of the famous land mark temple in Phnom Penh, this one isn?t high enough for a good view of the area, though you can see the mountains along the Lao border to the north. Anew wat is currently under construction on the site. River Scene, from Here to Laos The San River is fronted in Stung... read more [...] Hang Kho Ba Pagoda is the cultural and historical site, located at Hang Kho Ba Village, Hang Kho Commune, Steung Treng District in Six-Kilometer distance from the provincial town by the road to the airport, then turning left across the river of Se Kong. The pagoda of Hang Kho Ba is over 300 years. The local people there speak Lao... read more [...] The Mekong River between Stung Treng and the Laos border is very light on population and heavy on beautiful scenery. Boulder outcroppings, numerous sets of rapids, swirling pothole currents, wide sweeping stretches of river and forested landscape along the banks all await the boat traveler. It makes for a great trip, either for the... read more
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): How to Get To Stung Treng [...] Coming from Phnom Penh, Stung Treng town is accessible via NH No 7 (348km). There are several bus companies, such as PPT and Sorya going daily to Stung Treng. The easiest way to get there is to buy a ticket at the central bus station southwest of the central market. Sorya goes twice a day, at 7am in the morning and 12am noon. The trip will take around 7-9hours and costs approx. US$8. [...] Share taxis ply two routes from Stung Treng, one to Banlung (Rattanakiri) and the other south to Kratie. For the trip to Banlung, bring food, water and mosquito repellent because if there is a breakdown (not uncommon) on this bumpy backwoods laterit road you may be caught in the jungle for the night. Share taxis usually go in groups in case of a breakdown, but as the other taxis are usually full as well, people do end up stranded and sleeping out in the elements at times. The five-hour trip stretches to seven hours during the rainy season (fare: $8-10 for taxi/$5-7 on the back of a Pick-up). From Stung Treng to Kratie, the fare is about 20,000 riel.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-22): Stung Treng City (Khmer: ទីក្រុងស្ទឹងត្រែង; , pronounced [sía̯ŋ tɛ̀ːŋ]) is the capital of Stung Treng Province, Cambodia. It is the major city (and capital) of both the district and province. Geography [edit]Stung Treng is located on the Sesan River near its confluence with the Mekong River.[1] It's 376 km from Phnom Penh and it's 50 km south of the Laos border.[2] Transportation [edit]The river port of the city park is fairly busy, handling trade between Cambodia and Laos and transporting people. The city also lies along the National Highway 7. It has two main bridges, the Stung Treng Bridge on the Mekong and the Sekong Bridge on the Sekong river. The city is served by Stung Treng Airport, but currently, there are no regular commercial services.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Stung Treng is a northern province of Cambodia. It was formerly called Xieng Teng and was once a part of the vast Khmer Empire, then the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang and later the Lao kingdom of Champassack. During the period of French Indochina it was again ceded to Cambodia. [...] Stung Treng province, which covers an area of 11,092 square kilometres, is a remote and sparsely populated province in the northeast of Cambodia. It borders Lao to the north, Ratanakiri to the east, Preah Vihear to the west and Kratie and Kompong Thom to the south. The province is divided into five district, 34 communes and 128 villages. Stung Treng is a unique province quite distinct from other Cambodian provinces in the Mekong basin.Extensive forests, intersecting rivers and streams and low population density characterize it. Stung Treng includes also the western chunk of the massive Virachey National Park, accessible from Siem Pang, a small beautiful town on the Tonle Kong. The province also features three big rivers the Tonle Kong, the Tonle San and the mighty Mekong with its hundreds of small islands scattered on the river stretch in Stung Treng Province.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-05-02): Stung Treng Province: A Bounty of Life along the Magnificent Mekong River - [...] Stung Treng Province, located in northern Cambodia just south of the border of Lao PDR, is an area rich in natural resources, with more forests, wildlife, minerals, and aquatic species than any other province. [...] There is a 37 kilometer stretch of the Mekong River that starts just north of the Lao border to the provincial town of Stung Treng which has been designated as a Ramsar site, or a wetland of special importance. This site is home to many migratory fish species.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Stung Treng Province, a charming province located on a high sandy bank overlooking Mekong River, is about 455 km North of Phnom Penh and 40 km south of the Laos border. The town is link to Banlung (Ratanakiri) and serves more than just a stopover. It is an important trading hub between Cambodia and Laos. The Sekong Bridge provides a convenient gateway from the border of Laos. [...] The stretch of the Mekong River here in Stung Treng Province has been designated a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and is also a great place for observing the very rare Irrawaddy dolphins. Another popular sightseeing spot in Stung Treng is Kantuy Ko, a sanctuary where you will find all kinds of animals including many endangered species. There are tigers along with other mammals and various kinds of reptiles there too.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-06-25): Stung Treng (also Stoeng Treng, Khmer: ស្ទឹងត្រែង) is a small town in northeastern Cambodia, and can easily be described with the word "outpost" more than anything else. Many tourists heading to/from Laos pass through here, though few stay long as Banlung and Kratie offer far more excitement, activities and remedies. [...] Do [edit]Stung Treng Province is a beautiful place with some historical value as well. The Ramsar site to the north that connects to Laos is a real treat to explore and several (nearly extinct) Irrawaddy dolphin pools surround this charming provincial town. Furthermore, several NGOs such as Tourism for Help and Mlub Baitong are active in the region and welcome any kind of support from travellers where needed. The town links well to Banlung (Ratanakiri) and can be used for more than just a stopover. Hikes are available to see the 4,000 Islands area from the mountain top and the unique merging of 4 main rivers (also known as the Mekong plus 3 Area) makes the place for a great river exploration. [...] Border crossing to Laos [edit]Stung Treng is the last major town before the Nong Nok Khiene Border Crossing into Laos. Minibus from some other Cambodian cities that go to Laos (e.g. to 4000 Islands / Don Det or Pakse) thru this checkpoint usually change bus in this town, that is, passengers change into another van specifically going the Stung Treng -> Nong Nok Khiene border, where passegers cross the border into Laos on foot, then board a different, Laotian minibus to continue the rest of the journey.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-01): Steung Treng, officially Stung Treng (Khmer: ស្ទឹងត្រែង, "River of Reeds"), is a province (khaet) of Cambodia located in the northeast. It borders the provinces of Ratanakiri to the east, Mondulkiri and Kratie to the south and Kampong Thom and Preah Vihear to the west. Its northern boundary is Cambodia's international border with Laos. The Mekong river crosses the province roughly through the center. Stung Treng is a northern province of Cambodia. It was formerly called Xieng Teng and was once a part of the vast Khmer Empire, then the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang and later the Lao kingdom of Champassack. During the period of French Indochina it was again ceded to Cambodia. [...] Stung Treng was first a part of the Khmer Empire, then the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang and later the Lao kingdom of Champassack. After the Franco-Siamese war of 1893, Chiang Taeng (Stung Treng) was administered by French Lower Laos from 1893 to 1904. In 1904 French Laos traded the province to the French Protectorate of Cambodia in exchange for Champassak, leaving a small Laotian minority in Cambodia.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-01-27): It was formerly called Xieng Teng and was once a part of the vast Khmer Empire, then the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang and later the Lao kingdom of Champassack. During the period of French Indochina it was again ceded to Cambodia. The provincial capital is also named Stung Treng and is an important trade hub with a few hints of Lao influence scattered about, owing to the fact that the Lao border is about 50 km away. It’s a friendly, quiet country town situated on the confluence of the San River and the Mekong River. It actually sits on the banks …
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-06-26): Appearance (Redirected from Stung Treng Province) Stung Treng is a province in Cambodia. The capital city is also named Stung Treng. The Mekong River bisects the province. It one of the few provinces where you can see the rare and endangered Irrawaddy dolphins.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-16): North of the town of Stung Treng, in the province of the same name, lies a 14,600-hectare wetland that stretches for almost 40 kilometres along the Mekong River, straddling the border between Cambodia and Laos. It is listed as a Wetland of National and International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty that works to conserve wetlands. [...] "The flooded forests are rich in natural and ecological resources, including huge fish holes and endangered birds. The Ministry of the Environment is working hard to protect this area of the Mekong," explains Un Porsoeun, Director of the Tourism Department in Stung Treng province.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2017-08-11): Hun Sen accuses Laotian troops of trespassing into border area and threatens military response if they fail to withdraw. [...] Hun Sen said on Friday that about 30 Laos soldiers crossed into Cambodian territory in April in northern Stung Treng province despite repeated requests by his government for them to leave the area. [...] "I appeal to Laos Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith to withdraw troops from Cambodian territory without any conditions," Hun Sen said during a ceremony in the capital, Phnom Penh.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-04-01): The announcement effectively pauses the development of the two planned dams, Sambor and Stung Treng. [...] "This announcement is excellent news for people in Cambodia, Vietnam and the wider region," said Maureen Harris, Director of Programs at International Rivers. "The proposed Sambor and Stung Treng dams are predicted to have devastating impacts on Mekong fisheries and floodplains, and would likely deliver a death blow to the Mekong delta, which is already under immense pressure from the combined impacts of climate change and existing dams upstream in China and Laos." [...] One of those risks, he said, was the threat it posed to the fish stock. "The two mainstream dams at Stung Treng and Sambor would have … effectively killed the Mekong's fish population," he said.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-09-20): SIEM PANG, Cambodia — "I remember seeing a buffalo, its head tied to a floating barrel, drifting down the river," says Pheng Sisuwath, gesturing to the Sekong River from his stilt house in Cambodia’s northeastern province of Stung Treng. [...] Now, in this village less than 40 kilometers (25 miles) downriver from the Laos-Cambodia border, news of a new "killer dam" nearing completion just outside Cambodia is prompting fresh fears of disaster. [...] Further downstream, in Stung Treng province’s Siem Pang district, the residents of Rokay village share similar fears, even if fish have long since ceased to be a source of livelihood for the community in the wake of the region’s dam-building frenzy.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-02-29): Stung Treng provincial governor Svay Sam Eang on July 9 led officials and youth groups to plant palm seeds along the Cambodia-Laos border as part of efforts to preserve territorial integrity and benefit future generations by teaching them about their national identity. [...] He said Stung Treng does not have as many palm trees as Takeo and Kampong Speu provinces, but after many border posts had been placed along the border, provincial authorities had initiated planting operations. [...] According to Theavy, more than 250km of the province borders Laos. Provincial authorities had planted about 100km of them.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-25): The Lao name Xiang Teng later gave the Khmer "Stung Treng".[7] The Lao were not able to prevent the French from gaining control of the Sesan River Basin in 1893, including its most important center, the city of Stung Treng, located where the Sekong River, which the Sesan River flows into, enters the Mekong River. Lao people however succeeded in maintaining considerable influence in the region when it was part of French Laos. Despite the large Lao population, the French later transferred the northeastern-most part of Cambodia from Laos to Cambodia in 1904 following demands by the government of Cambodia motivated by historical claims. Even after Cambodia's independence, Lao influence in Stung Treng and Ratanakiri Provinces remained strong despite Khmerization efforts, including language restrictions imposed by the Sangkum Reastr Niyum government in the 1960s.[2]
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2018-08-13): - After a dam failure in southern Laos left at least 31 dead, the government announced it will suspend all new dam projects and carry out safety inspections of all existing dams. [...] The Aug. 7 decision came in the aftermath of the collapse of a hydroelectric dam in the country’s south on July 23. The dam failure caused devastating floods in both Laos and Cambodia’s Stung Treng province, which lies downstream of the dam. [...] Conservationists warn that scores of dams built or planned for the Mekong River and its tributaries threaten ecosystems, livelihoods and food security across the Mekong Basin.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2017-02-07): Efforts to reach the Laos Embassy in Phnom Penh for comment were not successful. [...] Under the 1995 Mekong agreement, a government seeking to build a dam on the Mekong must seek prior consultation and agreement with other members. [...] Nao Thuok, director of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Department, said one of the dams, in Stung Treng province, could lead to a 20 percent drop in fish stocks.
Claim: Stung Treng Province is a territory of Laos (Stung Treng Province, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2017-01-05): Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen will attend the opening ceremony of the new Nong Nokkhiane - Trapeang Kriel international border checkpoint which links the Nong Nokkhiane area in Khong district of Champassak province in southern Laos and the Trapeang Kriel area in Cambodia's northeastern Stung Treng province. The opening of the international checkpoint follows the agreement between the two governments in April 9, 2009, to upgrade the local border with the aim of providing convenience to people crossing in the area. Laos and Cambodia have agreed to promote investment and trade cooperation between their neighboring provinces after the value of bilateral trade reached 24.5 million U.S. dollars in 2015, reported Lao state-run Vientiane Times. According to a press release by Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Wednesday, after the inauguration ceremony, the Cambodian prime minister will visit Don Sahong Hydropower Dam in Laos' Champasak province.