Topographic Map Of — Cambodia

Roughly three-quarters of Cambodia’s land area consists of the , a low-lying alluvial region formed by the deposits of the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap system. On a topographic map, this area appears almost uniformly green, with contour lines widely spaced or absent, indicating extremely low relief.

: Mekong River , which flows from north to south. topographic map of cambodia

: A unique hydrological feature in the central lowlands that acts as a natural reservoir, expanding significantly during the rainy season. Surrounding Uplands : Roughly three-quarters of Cambodia’s land area consists of

Just above Phnom Penh, the map shows the : the Bassac River (Tonle Bassac) splits off to the west. This split, and the subsequent joining with the Tonle Sap River at the "Chatomuk" (Four Faces) junction in Phnom Penh, creates a complex delta plain. South of Phnom Penh, the elevation drops below 5 meters, and the map becomes a labyrinth of blue lines (distributaries), green swaths (floodplains), and dotted lines (former river channels) as the Mekong enters its final journey to the South China Sea via Vietnam. : A unique hydrological feature in the central