Phnom Penh City Bus

Public bus service in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh City Bus

Overview
Native name| សេវាដឹកជញ្ជូនសាធារណៈរថយន្តក្រុងរាជធានីភ្នំពេញ
Locale| Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Transit type| Bus rapid transit
Number of lines| 21
Daily ridership| 20 000
Operation
Began operation| September 2014
Operator(s)| Phnom Penh City Bus Authority -Thai Duong Airbus Limousine (រដ្ឋាករស្វយ័តដឹកជញ្ជូនសាធារណៈរថយន្តក្រុង (City Bus) រាជធានីភ្នំពេញ), Phnom Penh Municipal Government
Number of vehicles| 235 buses
Technical
System length| 164.7 km (estimated)
Some of Phnom Penh's buses have been painted in advertising liveries for telecoms company Smart

The Phnom Penh City Bus (Khmer: សេវាដឹកជញ្ជូនសាធារណៈរថយន្តក្រុងរាជធានីភ្នំពេញ) is a municipal public transport system that serves Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The system opened to the public in September 2014 with 3 lines, other lines have been gradually added over the next several years. As of 2024, 21 lines ran throughout the city. The system covers Prek Pnov (north), Ta Khmao (south), Chbar Ampov (east), and Special Economic Zone (west), there are plans to stretch the network outward.

The fare for the public buses is KHR1,500 (US$0.37) per voyage irrespective of distance. Senior citizens (age over 70), young children (under 1 meter), disabled, monks, teachers, and students travel for free, though they must confirm their identity. Since 1 September 2017, factory workers also travel for free and the exemption has been extended until 1 September 2021.[1] As of 2024, however, the fee exemption was still implemented with no clear due dates.

## History

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The service is managed by the Phnom Penh Municipal Government. It is the second attempt by City Hall authorities and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) to launch a public bus service in Cambodia. A similar project 13 years ago was scrapped after just two months due to a lack of passengers.[2]

* October 1, 2018 the City Hall launched 5 new lines on October 1, in addition to the previous 8 lines, giving a total of 13 city bus lines.[3] Alteration and addition are as below:[4]
* New lines: Line 4C, Line 10, Line 11, Line 12, Line 13.
* Lines with routes altered: Line 1 changed and separated to 1A, 1B; Line 2; Line 4B; Line 5; Line 6; Line 7; Line 8.

## Lines

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Line  | Terminus  | Opened  | Distance
(km)  | Frequency
(mins)

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1A  | Bus Depot ↔ Veal Sbov Bus Station  | October 2018  | 27.0  | 10-15
1B  | Veal Sbov Bus Station ↔ Prince Manor Resort Station  | October 2018  | 15  | 20-30
1C  | Veal Sbov Bus Station ↔ Koh Norea ↔ Koh Pich ↔ AEON1 (Return Back)  | February 2024  | 22  | 20-30
2A  | Kouch Kanong Roundabout Bus Station ↔ Prek Samrong Bus Station  | October 2018  | 15.6  | 10-15
2B  | Chak Angrae Leu Bus Station ↔ Borey Sopheak Mongkul Bus Station  | February 2024  | 13.3  | 20-30
2C  | Kouch Kanong Roundabout Bus Station ↔ Chak Angrae Leu Bus Station  | February 2024  | 12  | 20-30
3  | Kilometer No 9 Bus Station ↔ Borey Santepheap 2 Bus Station  | January 2018  | 27.3  | 10-15
4A  | Russey Keo Freedom Park Bus Station ↔ Borey Santepheap 2 Bus Station  | January 2018  | 19.5  | 20-30
4B  | Borey Santepheap 2 Bus Station ↔ CP Factory Ang Snoul ↔ Special Economic Zone Bus Station  | October 2018 (old route) , February 2024 (New Route)  | 25  | 20-30
5  | Bus Depot ↔ Aeon Mall 2 ↔ Kilometer No 9 Bus Station  | October 2018(old route) , February 2024 (New Route)  | 25  | 20-30
6  | Kouch Kanong Roundabout Bus Station - Sokha Hotel ↔ Bus Depot  | October 2018  | 32.5  | 15-20
7  | Kilometer No 9 Bus Station - Street 271 ↔ Veal Sbov Bus Station  | October 2018  | 23  | 20-30
8  | Russey Keo Freedom Park Bus Station ↔ St. 2004 Bus Station  | October 2018  | 14  | 20-30
9  | Borei Santepheap 2 Bus Station ↔ Pong Teuk Bus Station ↔ Special Economic Zone Bus Station (Return Back)  | January 2018  | 31  | 15-20
10  | St. 2004 Bus Station ↔ Veal Sbov Bus Station  | October 2018  | 18  | 20-30
11A  | Pong Teuk Bus Station ↔ Prey Sar Street ↔ Olympic National Stadium Terminal (Return Back)  | June 2023  | 37  | 20-30
11B  | Prek Kampues Bus Station ↔ Kour Srov Roundabout ↔ Olympic National Stadium Terminal (Return Back)  | June 2023  | 38  | 20-30
11C  | Prek Kampues Bus Station ↔ AEON 3 ↔ Chak Angrae Leu Bus Station  | Feb 2024  | 9.5  | 20-30
12A  | Kouch Kanong Roundabout Bus Station ↔ AEON1,Koh Pich ↔ Peng Hout Boueng Snor (Return Back)  | June 2023  | 34  | 20-30
12B  | Kouch Kanong Roundabout Bus Station ↔ Chak Angrae Leu Bus Station  | June 2023  | 12.5  | 20-30
13  | City Bus Depot ↔ Special Economic Zone Bus Station  | June 2023  | 25.5  | 20-30

### Line 01

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Main article: Line 01 (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 01 is the first line established as part of the Phnom Penh bus rapid transit network on 5 February 2014. It runs north to southeast and vice versa in the city.

Line 01 travels from Kilometer 9 Terminal, going south on National Road 5, circling Old Stadium Roundabout, traveling south alongside Monivong Boulevard (National Highway 1), passing Chbar Ampov Market, cuts across Kbal Thnal Stop, crosses Monivong Bridge, and ends at Boeung Chhouk Terminal.

Line 01 is one of the busiest lines because it connects Phnom Penh to Cbar Ampov.

### Line 02

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Main article: Line 02 (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 02 is one of the first 3 lines established as part of the Phnom Penh bus rapid transit network. It runs northwest to south and vice versa in the city.

Line 02 begins from Aeon Mall 2 Terminal, going east on Oknha Mong Reththy Street (1928), cuts across Camko City Stop, around TVK Station, traveling east on Street 70, circling Old Stadium Roundabout, turns right on street 47, moving around Wat Phnom, going south of Norodom Boulevard (National Road 2), going around Independent Monument, crosses Kbal Thnal Sky Bridge, and arrives at Ta Khmao the capital of Kandal Province.

Line 02 is one of the busiest lines because it connects Phnom Penh to Ta Khmao.

### Line 03

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Main article: Line 03 (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 03 is one of the first 3 lines established as part of the Phnom Penh bus rapid transit network. It runs north to southwest and vice versa in the city with a stop outside Phnom Penh International Airport.

Line 03 starts from Russey Keo Park Terminal, going south on National Road 5, circling Old Stadium Roundabout, going around Wat Phnom, moving south on Norodom Boulevard (National Road 2), around Central Market, traveling west alongside Kampuchea Krom Boulevard, crosses 7 Makara Sky Bridge, going west on Russian Federation Bouelevard, around Chaoum Chaou Circle Garden, moving south on National Road 3, and stops at Borey Santepheap 2 Terminal.

Line 03 is one of the busiest lines.

### Line 4A

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Main article: Line 4A (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 4A was added in August 2017 along other 7 lines. It runs northeast to southwest and vice versa in the city.

Line 4A starts from Russey Keo Park Terminal, going south on National Road 5, circling Old Stadium Roundabout, going around Wat Phnom, moving south on Norodom Boulevard (National Road 2), around Central Market, traveling southwest alongside Charles de Gaulle Street (217), crosses Kong Hing Stop, cuts across Olympic Water Reservoir Stop, going southwest alongside Monireth Boulevard (217), crossing Steung Mean Chey Sky Bridge, moving west on Veng Sreng Boulevard. turns left at Canadia Water Reservoir Stop, passing Toul Pongror Market, and stops at Borey Santepheap 2 Terminal.

Line 4A is one of the busiest lines because it lies on the factory zones where many factory workers use the city bus to go to work and return home.

### Line 4B

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Main article: Line 4B (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 4B was added in August 2017 along other 7 lines. It runs northeast to southwest and vice versa in the city.

Line 4B starts from Russey Keo Park Terminal, going south on National Road 5, circling Old Stadium Roundabout, going around Wat Phnom, moving south on Norodom Boulevard (National Road 2), around Central Market, traveling southwest alongside Charles de Gaulle Street (217), crosses Kong Hing Stop, cuts across Olympic Water Reservoir Stop, going southwest alongside Monireth Boulevard (217), crossing Steung Mean Chey Sky Bridge, moving west on Veng Sreng Boulevard, going around Chaom Chau Circle Garden, travelling west on National Road 4, and ends at Special Economic Zone Terminal.

Line 4B is one of the busiest lines because it lies on the factory zones which many factory workers use the city bus to go to work and return home.

### Line 05

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Main article: Line 05 (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 05 was added in August 2017 along other 7 lines. It runs north to southeast and vice versa in the city.

Line 05 begins from Aeon Mall 2 Terminal, moving south of 1003 street, turns left to Road 1966, going left to Road 598, turning right to Road 337, turns right to Road 566, travelling south on Samdach Pen Nouth Street (289), going under Techno Sky Bridge, moving south passing Doeurm Kor Market then east alongside Mao Tse toung Boulevard (245), cuts across Bokor Stop, going north on Samdach Sothearos Boulevard (3), and arrives at Aeon Mall 1 Terminal.

Line 05 is usually busy around the evening period and Sunday due to people going to Aeon Malls.

### Line 06

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Main article: Line 06 (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 06 was added in August 2017 along other 7 lines. It runs northeast to southwest and vice versa in the city.

Line 06 travels from Borey Rung Roeung Terminal, moving south alongside National Road 6, crossing Chroy Changvar Bridge, circling Old Stadium Roundabout, going west on Street 70, around TVK Station, cuts across Camko City Stop, travelling west on Oknha Mong Reththy Street (1928), turns left to Oknha Try Heng Street (2011), moving east on Russian Federation Boulevard, and terminates at Century Plaza Market terminal.

### Line 7A

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Main article: Line 7A (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 7A was added in August 2017 along other 7 lines. It runs north to south and vice versa in the city.

Line 7A leaves from Kilometer 9 Terminal, moving north on National Road 5, travelling south alongside Chea Sophara Street (598), going under 7 Makara Sky Bridge, moving south on Yothapol Khemarak Phoumin Boulevard (271), turns left to Oknha Tep Phan Street (182) passes Depo Market, crosses Kong Hing Stop, passing Orussey Market, turns right to Monivong Boulevard (National Highway 1), turns right to Preah Sihanouk Boulevard (274), going around Independent Monument, turns right to Norodom Boulevard (National Highway 2), turns left to Oknha Chrun You Hak Street (294), moving south of Samdach Sothearos Boulevard (3), and arrives at Aeon Mall 1 terminal.

### Line 7B

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Main article: Line 7B (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 7B was added in August 2017 along other 7 lines. It runs north to south and vice versa in the city.

Line 7B leaves from Kilometer 9 Terminal, moving north on National Road 5, travelling south alongside Chea Sophara Street (598), going under 7 Makara Sky Bridge, moving south on Yothapol Khemarak Phoumin Boulevard (271), crosses Steung Mean Chey Sky Bridge, cuts across Kbal Thnal Stop, crosses Monivong Bridge, and stops at Chbar Ampov Terminal.

### Line 08

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Main article: [[:Line 08[clarification needed] (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)]]

Line 08 was added in August 2017 along other 7 lines. It runs west to east and vice versa in the city.

Line 08 starts from Kilometer 9 Terminal, going north on National Road 5, crosses Prek Pnov Bridge, moving alongside Ly Yongphat Street, travelling south on National Road 6, and ends at Borey Rung Roeung Terminal.

### Line 09

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Main article: Line 09 (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 09 was added in January 2018. It runs east to west and vice versa in the city.

Line 09 begins from Borey Santepheap 2 Terminal, moving south on National Road 3, reaches Vattanac Industrial Park 2 then makes a U-turn, turns left to Prateah Lang Street, and stops at Special Economic Zone Terminal.

### Line 10

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Main article: Line 10 (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 10 was added in October 2018. Line 10 begins from Century Plaza Terminal and stops at Beung Chhouk Terminal

\- In June 2023, City Hall updated: Line10: Street 2004 Bus Station to Veal Sbov Bus Station.

### Line 11A

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Main article: Line 11A (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 11 was added in October 2018 and separated to 11A,11B in June 2023. Line 11A begins from Pong Teuk Bus Station to Olympic National Stadium Terminal and returns back.

### Line 11B

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Main article: Line 11B (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 11B was added in June 2023. Line 11B begin from Prek Kampeus Bus Station - Kour Srov Roundabout to Olympic National Stadium Terminal and return.

### Line 11C

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Main article: Line 11C (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 11C was added in Feb 2024. Line 11C begin from Prek Kampeus Bus Station - AEON Mean Chey (AEON3) to Chak Angrae Leu Bus Station.

### Line 12A

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Main article: Line 12A (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 12 was added in October 2018 and separated to 12A 12B and updated some routes in 2023/2024. Line 12A begins from Kouch Kanong Roundabout Bus Station - AEON1 - Koh Pich - Koh Norea to Borey Peng Houth Beong Snor and returns back.

### Line 12B

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Main article: Line 12B (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 13 was added in October 2018 and changed to line 12B in June 2023. Line 12B begins from Kouch Kanong Roundabout Bus Station - Toul Tumpoung Market to Chak Angrae Leu Bus Station.

### Line 13

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Main article: Line 13 (Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit)

Line 13 was added in October 2018 and changed to line 12B in June 2023. In June 2023, Line 13 began from Win Win Blvd. Bus Terminal - Prek Phnov Bridge - Kob Srov Street - National Road 4 to Special Economic Zone.

## See also

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* Phnom Penh
* Transport in Phnom Penh
* List of bus rapid transit systems

## References

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1. ^ "រដ្ឋាករស្វយ័តដឹកជញ្ជូនសាធារណៈរថយន្តក្រុង - City BUS". www.facebook.com (in Khmer). Retrieved 23 February 2020.
2. ^ Cambodians board Phnom Penh's first public buses in more than a decade
3. ^ Mom, Kunthear (2 October 2018). "City Hall launches five new bus routes". Khmer Times. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
4. ^ "(Khmer) ការកែសម្រួល និងបន្ថែមបណ្ដាញខ្សែរត់ថ្មីរបស់រដ្ឋាករស្វយ័តដឹកជញ្ជូនសាធារណៈរថយន្តក្រុង | Phnom Penh Capital Hall". phnompenh.gov.kh (in Khmer). 28 September 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2019.

## External links

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* Cambodians board Phnom Penh's first public buses in more than a decade, The Guardian
* "Public Bus System Works, But Needs Improvement, Riders Say"
* [1], Thai Duong Cambodia Bus
* Official Facebook Page of Phnom Penh City Bus Services

* v
* t
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Phnom Penh Bus Rapid Transit stations

Line 1A|

* Bus Depot (Prek Pnov)
* Calmette Hospital
* Central Market
* Medical University
* Chbar Ampov (Veal Sbov Bus Station)

Line 1B|

* Veal Sbov Bus Station
* Wat Kien Svay
* Prince Manor Center Station

Line 1C|

* Veal Sbov Bus Station
* Borey Peng Hout Boueng Snor
* Koh Norea
* Koh Pich
* Koh Norea
* AEON1 (Return)

Line 2A|

* Kouch Kanong Bus Station
* Wat Phnom
* Angdoung Hospital
* Independence Monument
* Factory Phnom Penh
* Takhmao Roundabout
* Prek Samroang Bus station

Line 2B|

* Chak Angrae Leu Bus Station
* Takhmao Roundabout
* Prek Samroang Bus station
* Flyover Bridge (Kandal Province)
* Borey Sereymongkul Bus Stop

Line 2C|

* Kouch Kanong Bus Station
* Old Stadium Street 273
* Toul Kok TVK Station
* Institute of Technology
* Sonthor Mok Primary School
* Psa Derm Ko Market
* China Embassy
* Toul Tompung Pagoda
* Ministry of Interior Cambodia
* Kbal Tnol Market
* Chak Angrae Leu Bus Station

Line 03|

* Km9 Bus Station
* Russey Keo Bus Station
* Central Market
* Phnom Penh International Airport
* Chaom Chau (Road Number 3)
* Toul Key
* Borey Santhipheap 2 Bus Station

Line 4A|

* Russey Keo Bus Station
* Wat Phnom
* Central Market
* Steung Meanchey
* Toul Pongro
* Borey Santhipheap 2 Bus Station

Line 4B|

* Borey Santhipheap 2 Bus Station
* Toul Pongro
* Cham Chau
* National Road 4
* Bekchan Market
* Angsnoul Kandal Province
* Special Economic Zone Bus Station

Line 05|

* Prekpnov Bridge
* Aeon Mall 2
* Toul Kork
* Camko city
* Angkor Blvd
* Km9 Bus Station

Line 06|

* Kouch Kanong Bus Station
* Chroy Chongva
* Norton University
* Prekleab
* Phnom Penh Safari/Garden City
* Morodok Techno Stadium

Line 07|

* Kilometer 9
* Camko City
* RUPP (CKCC) Street 271
* Chea Sim Samaki High School
* Khmer Soviet Friendship Hospital
* Veal Sbov Bus Station (Chba Ampov)

Line 08|

* Russey Keo Bus Station
* Toul Kok
* Camko City
* Secondary School of Fine Arts
* Borey New World (Chhouk Meas)
* Street 2004 Bus Station

Line 09|

* Borey Santhipheap 2 Bus Station
* Wat Sleng
* Prateah Lang
* Trapeang Chuk
* Special Economic Zone

Line 10|

* Street 2004 Bus Station
* Bayon Television Steung Meanchey (Solar Street)
* Chamkar doung
* Street 371
* PC Market
* Veal Sbov Bus Station (Chbar Ampov)

Line 11A|

* Pong Teuk Bus Station
* Presysar Street
* Chamkar Doung
* Steung Meanchey
* Olympic National Stadium
* The Olympia Mall
* Wat Moha Montrey

Line 11B|

* Prek Kampeus Bus Station
* Kou Srov Roundabout
* Chamkar Doung
* Steung Meanchey
* Olympic National Stadium
* The Olympia Mall
* Wat Moha Montrey

Line 11C|

* Prek Kampeus Bus Station
* Hun Boulevard
* AEON 3
* Chak Angrae Leu Bus Station

Line 12A|

* Kouch Kanong Bus Station
* Psa Depo Market
* Wat Moha Montrey
* Independence Monument
* AEON 1
* Koh Pich
* Koh Norea
* Borey Peng Houth Beong Snor

Line 12B|

* Kouch Kanong Bus Station
* Eden Garden
* Bak Touk High School
* The Olympia Mall
* Toul Tumpong Market
* Psa Derm Tkov Roundabout
* Chipmong 271 Megamall
* Hun Boulevard
* Chak Angrae Leu Bus Station

Line 13|

* Win Win Bus Stop (Prek Pnov)
* Korb Srov Street (Win Win Bvld)
* Techo Santepheap National Hospital
* National Road 4
* Kambol
* Special Economic Zone Bus Station

* v
* t
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Phnom Penh

History|

* Fall of Phnom Penh
* 2003 Phnom Penh riots
* Phnom Penh stampede
* 2013–2014 Cambodian protests

Districts|

* Boeng Keng Kang
* Boeung Keng Kang I
* Tuol Svay Prey II
* Boeng Kak
* Chamkar Mon
* Chbar Ampov
* Chroy Changvar
* Dangkao
* Doun Penh
* template
* Kamboul
* Mean Chey
* Prampir Makara
* Boeung Prolit
* Prek Pnov
* Pou Senchey
* Russey Keo
* Sen Sok
* Tuol Kouk

Geography|

* Koh Pich

Landmarks|

* Landmarks in Doun Penh
* Central Market
* Chaktomuk Conference Hall
* Choeung Ek
* Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium
* Royal Palace of Cambodia
* Vann Molyvann House

Transport|

* Phnom Penh City Bus
* Lines and stations
* Phnom Penh International Airport
* Royal railway station

Education|

| Universities|

* American University of Phnom Penh
* Institute of Technology of Cambodia
* National University of Management
* Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia
* Paragon International University
* Phnom Penh Institute of Technology
* Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University
* Royal University of Agriculture
* Royal University of Fine Arts
* Royal University of Law and Economics
* Royal University of Phnom Penh
* University of Health Sciences
* University of Puthisastra

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Primary and
secondary|

* British International School of Phnom Penh
* Canadian International School of Phnom Penh

* Harrods International Academy
* Home of English International School
* International School of Phnom Penh
* Japanese School of Phnom Penh
* Lycée français René Descartes de Phnom Penh
* Lycée Sisowath
* Mengly J. Quach Education
* Northbridge International School Cambodia
* Zaman International School

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