** Svay Rieng** (, UNGEGN: Svay Riĕng, lit. 'The Mango's Range') is a province (khaet) in Cambodia. Located in the southeast, the province juts into Vietnam (Long An and Tây Ninh), which surrounds it to the north, east and south. The only other Cambodian province to border Svay Rieng is Prey Veng. The capital is Svay Rieng while the largest city is Bavet, which is the international border between Cambodia and Vietnam.

Communes, Districts and municipalities

The province is subdivided into 80 communes, 6 districts and 2 municipalities. These 6 districts and 2 municipalities are subdivided into 80 khums and 690 phums.

Religion

The state religion is Theravada Buddhism. More than 99.8% of the people in Svay Rieng are Buddhists, It's the second most Buddhist province in the country. Chams have been practicing Islam for hundreds of years. A small percentage follow Christianity.

Geography

The province projects into Vietnam and is referred to as the Parrot's Beak (Vietnamese: Mỏ Vẹt).

Culture

Dance Svay Rieng province is the birthplace of the Cambodian coconut dance. It originated around 1960 in Romeas Haek District. The dance is a performance with coconuts involving men and women.

Notable people