The heart of Cambodia sits just a few meters above sea level. This central depression houses the Tonle Sap (Great Lake) and the sprawling Mekong River floodplains. On a topographic map, this area is typically shaded in deep green, indicating flat terrain and low elevation.
: The Cardamom Mountains and Elephant Mountains provide high-elevation terrain near the coast. topographic map of cambodia
An extension of the Cardamoms running toward the southern coast. The heart of Cambodia sits just a few meters above sea level