Kep

Kep is a coastal city and former beach resort in Cambodia's Kep Province, 173 kilometres southwest of Phnom Penh. The city was founded in 1908 during French colonial rule and was originally named Kep-sur-mer. Many of the French-style villas are overgrown and run-down, but Kep is slowly being redeveloped and tourism is reemerging. The colonial influence is noticeable in the city's Provençal-style architecture and French cuisine.Kep lacks some essential infrastructure services. In 2007, power lines were installed and electricity is currently imported from Vietnam. The city lacks a central water supply and water is drawn from wells. There is a limited sewerage management system and most hotels and guesthouses have waste collection services, but most homes and businesses are still required to be self-sufficient in disposing of sewerage.