Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and it is often referred to by different names in the local language. Some synonyms for Phnom Penh include Krong Chaktomuk, which means "City of Four Faces" due to its location at the intersection of four rivers. Another synonym is Nokor Reach, which translates to "Royal City" or "City of the King". The city is also sometimes referred to as Krong Reach, which means "City of Diamonds" or "City of Gems". Other variations include Phnom Daun Penh, named after the hill upon which the city was founded, and Preah Reach Nokor, which is derived from a Sanskrit term meaning "Sacred City of the Gods".