Bassac, andTonle Sap rivers cross to form an “X” where the capital is situated. KrongChaktomuk is an abbreviation of its ceremonial name which was given by King PonheaYat, which in full is KrongChaktomukMongkolSakal Kampuchea ThipadeiSereythorInthabotBorei Roth Reach SeimaMahaNokor.
This ceremonial name is composed from Pali, and loosely translates as "The place of four rivers that gives the happiness and success of Khmer Kingdom, the highest leader as well as impregnable city of the God Indra of the great kingdom"
