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Tonle Sap

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Explore Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake! Discover its unique ecosystem, floating villages, and vital role in Cambodia's culture.

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    Tonlé Sap Lake Sustains Unique Floating Villages

    During the monsoon season, the Tonlé Sap, Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake, expands fivefold, supporting entire communities living in houses built on stilts or floating platforms. These villages move with the water levels, adapting to the lake's dramatic seasonal changes.