Pursat ( ; , ) is the capital of Pursat Province,

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. Its name derived from a type of treeCambodian Ministry of Tourism
/ref> and it lies on the Pursat River. The city is famous as the place of mythical 16th century '' neak ta'' of

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Provincial capitals in Cambodia Cities in Cambodia Populated places in Pursat province {{Cambodia-geo-stub