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Which Southeast Asian capital is known as the Venice of Southeast Asia and is located on the Mekong River?
Answer
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, earned the nickname 'Venice of Southeast Asia' due to its position at the confluence of three rivers (the Mekong, Tonlé Sap, and Bassac Rivers) and its historic architecture. The city serves as the country's cultural, political, and economic center. Phnom Penh's landmarks include the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda.
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Phnom Penh sits at the junction of three rivers and experiences dramatic seasonal water level changes from the Mekong's annual flooding.
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