Bavet
Encyclopedia
Bavet is an international border gate belonging to Svay Rieng province, Cambodia
. Its counterpart across the border is Moc Bai
, Vietnam
.
Bavet belongs to one of the poorest provinces
of Cambodia. Actually its only economical resource is its position on NH1
, on the straight way between Ho Chi Minh City
and Phnom Penh
.
Bavet is one of the "special economic zones" (SEZ) of Cambodia and there were established textile industries and bicycles factories. However the most evident economic activity of Bavet are the casino
s, attended by Vietnamese.
In accordance with decentralization politics experienced by Cambodian government, Bavet commune has become a municipality by sub-decree in December 2008. There are about 10-12 (from small to big size) casinos and approximately 6 to 7 developing areas set-up by foreign investors. The city is in a growing state. Currently, the 2 km bridge connects the National Rd. 1 near Neang Lerg is being builded (funded by Japan) and will be finished by 2015. It'll be the longest bridge in Cambodia.
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
. Its counterpart across the border is Moc Bai
Moc Bai
thumb|right|300px|Moc Bai border gateMoc Bai is an international border gate belonging to Tay Ninh province, Vietnam. Its counterpart across the border is Bavet border gate, Svay Rieng province, Cambodia-Location :...
, Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
.
Bavet belongs to one of the poorest provinces
Administrative divisions of Cambodia
Cambodia is divided into twenty-three provinces and the capital Phnom Penh. Provinces are further subdivided into districts and municipalities . Districts are divided into communes and quarters , then further divided into villages...
of Cambodia. Actually its only economical resource is its position on NH1
National Highway 1 (Cambodia)
National Highway 1 or National Road No.1 is one of the national highways of Cambodia. With a length of , it connects the capital of Phnom Penh with Bavet, Svay Rieng Province on the border with Vietnam....
, on the straight way between Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam...
and Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonized Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security,...
.
Bavet is one of the "special economic zones" (SEZ) of Cambodia and there were established textile industries and bicycles factories. However the most evident economic activity of Bavet are the casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
s, attended by Vietnamese.
In accordance with decentralization politics experienced by Cambodian government, Bavet commune has become a municipality by sub-decree in December 2008. There are about 10-12 (from small to big size) casinos and approximately 6 to 7 developing areas set-up by foreign investors. The city is in a growing state. Currently, the 2 km bridge connects the National Rd. 1 near Neang Lerg is being builded (funded by Japan) and will be finished by 2015. It'll be the longest bridge in Cambodia.