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Cambodia is building a large canal called the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Canal.
This canal starts from the Mekong River, passes through several provinces, and finally reaches the sea.
Once completed, the canal will allow ships to travel directly from the capital Phnom Penh to the seaport, helping Cambodia do business with the world.
The government says this canal will create more jobs and make it easier for farmers and factories to transport goods.
Chinese companies are helping Cambodia build this canal.
Many people are happy, but some are worried.
Some say the canal might affect the flow of the Mekong River, causing problems for farmers in Vietnam and Cambodia, such as drought and land degradation.
Some people living near the canal are also worried about losing their homes.
Despite these issues, the Cambodian government still hopes the canal will make the country richer and stronger.