What is Ratanakiri province economy based on?

Larger-scale agriculture occurs on rubber and cashew plantations. Other economic activities in the province include gem mining and commercial logging. The most abundant gem in Ratanakiri is blue zircon. Small quantities of amethyst, peridot, and black opal are also produced.

Where is the province of Ratanakiri located in Cambodia What countries does it share a border with?

Ratanakiri is located in Cambodia’s far northeast bordered by Laos to the north, Vietnam to the east, Mondulkiri to the south, and Stung Treng to the west.

In which country is Banlung?

Cambodia
Banlung, although a small town, is the capital of Ratanakiri Province in Eastern Cambodia. This part of the country is heavily forested, giving way to plantation agriculture (rubber, cashews and oil palms) and home to 12 different ethnic minority groups, giving the province a sort of “edge of civilization” feel to it.

How many cities and provinces are in Cambodia?

24 provinces
The Kingdom of Cambodia has 24 provinces and city.

What is Ratanakiri zircon?

Ratanakiri Zircon is a commercial name for Blue Zircon from Ratanakiri Cambodia. ‘Ratanakiri’ means ‘Gemstone Mountain’ in Khmer. Despite Zircon coming in a variety of colours, its name has two possible etymologies; one is the Arabic ‘zarkun’ (red), another the Persian words ‘zar’ (gold) and ‘gun’ (colour).

How many districts are there in Ratanakiri province?

8 districts
The province is subdivided into 1 municipality and 8 districts comprising 4 quarters, 46 communes and 243 villages. The provincial capital of Ratanakiri is Ban Lung.

Which province is the poorest in Cambodia?

Regional dimensions Areas with high poverty rates include Ratanak Kiri, Kampong Thom, and Preah Vihear. According to a study conducted, Ratanak Kiri had a poverty rate of 55.2 percent, Preah Vihear had a poverty rate of 72.3 percent, and Kampong Thom had a poverty rate of 75.8 percent.

What is the biggest provinces in Cambodia?

The largest province by area is Mondulkiri and the smallest is Kep which is also the least populated province. Mondulkiri has the lowest population density.

What is the richest city in Cambodia?

Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the biggest and wealthiest city in Cambodia. It’s also the cultural, commercial and political center of the country. Covering an area of 345 sq km, Phnom Penh is located in the south-central region of Cambodia, at the confluence of the Tonle Sap, Mekong and Bassac rivers.