MONDULKIRI PROVINCE
Mondulkiri is one another part of Cambodia that high hill land .Mondulkiri is the original wild east of the country. Climatically and culturally .it ‘s also another world, which Comes as a relief after the heat of the plains .home to the hardy Pnong people and their noble elephants, it is possible to visit traditional village and learn how to be a mahout. the landscape is a seductive mix of pine clumps, grassy hills and windswept valleys that fade beguilingly into forests of jade Green and hidden water- falls. wild animals, such as bears and tigers, are more numerous here then else where, although chance of seeing them are about as good as winning the lottery .....
Mondulkiri means Meeting of the hills people, in dry season it is a little like wales with Sunshine; in the rainy season, like Tasmania with more rain. At an average elevation of 700- 800m , it can get quite chilly at night, so carry something warm .
Mondulkiri is the most sparsely populated province in the country, with just two people per sq km . Almost half the inhabitants come from the Pnong minority Group , with other
minorities making up much of the rest of the population. there has been an influx of migrant in recent years, drawn to the abundant land and benign climate. Fruit and vegetable plantations are popping up ,but hunting remains the profession of choice for many minorities .Conservationists have grand plans for the province, creating wildlife sanctuary and initiating sustainable tourism activities ,Road pretty poor through out the province, but the main high way to Phnom Penh is in a pretty good shape , most of the way ,bringing Journey times down to seven 4-5 hours.
Mondulkiri Has comprises area over 14.288sqkm .it has 18.382 populations,it almost 3pax per sqkm