Battambang (, , "Loss of Staff") is a
province (
khaet) of
Cambodia located in the far northwest. Bordering provinces are
Banteay Meanchey to the north,
Pursat to the east and south,
Siem Reap to the northeast, and
Pailin to the west. The northern and southern extremes of the province's western boundaries form part of the international border with
Thailand. In addition,
Tonle Sap forms part of the northeastern boundary between Siem Reap and Pursat. Its capital and largest city is
Battambang.