Koh Rong (Khmer: កោះរ៉ុង, Kaôh Rŏng [kɑh.roŋ]) is an island in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia.

[3] Four village communities exist on the island: Koh Tuich, Doeum D'keuw, Prek Svay and Sok San.

Bays, protruding capes and impressive sandstone rock formations contribute to the island's scenic panorama.

The southern coastline, exposed to the weather and open sea, is particularly spectacular, whereas the eastern coast, which faces towards the land, is characterized by a sequence of smooth hills, gently sloping towards the numerous crescent-shaped beaches, inlets and bays.

Several small islets and many reefs provide an abundance of natural environments for a great variety of marine life.

Although most of the island's surface is still covered in forest, many years of illegal logging have seriously affected the quality and health of the jungle.

Huge, old and slow-growing hardwood trees have become rare, the original arboreal variety is vanishing and gradually being replaced by commercial mono cultures, such as coco and oil palms, in particular along the coast and in the lowlands.

[9] In order to boost development, Koh Rong has had a land concession issued by the Cambodian government.

Most local residents live from fishing (70%) and small scale crop cultivation (30%), although an increasing number has found jobs in the quickly growing tourism sector.

Extensive road clearings do foreshadow the island's future as a major tourist destination, yet as the developer's Chinese investment partner has dropped out of the team, funding remains uncertain.

[12] The Ministry of Tourism has expressed indirect discontent and is likely to cancel development licenses, if these important islands are left undeveloped.