Battambang is the capital of Battambang province and the third largest city in Cambodia. The city is situated on the Sangkae River, which winds …Battambang is the capital of Battambang province and the third largest city in Cambodia. The city is situated on the Sangkae River, which winds its way through the province. Founded in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire, Battambang is the leading rice-producing province of the country. For nearly 100 years, it was a major commercial hub and the capital of the Siamese province of Inner Cambodia. It was reintegrated into Cambodia during French colonisation. During the 20th century, Battambang was Cambodia's second largest city, but it was later overtaken by the growth of Siem Reap. It was impacted by conflict and genocide in the 20th century and was a the site of fighting during the Khmer Rouge insurgency until the 1990s.
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