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Cambodia

History

Funan, the earliest recorded state of the lower Mekong, gave way to its successors.
Chenla succeeded Funan as the dominant power in the Mekong basin.
Jayavarman II declared himself universal ruler, founding the Khmer empire.
Angkor was abandoned after Ayutthayan attacks and the court moved south.
King Norodom accepted a French protectorate, ending Siamese and Vietnamese dominance.
Cambodia became independent from France, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Lon Nol deposed Sihanouk and proclaimed the Khmer Republic.
The Khmer Rouge renamed the country Democratic Kampuchea and emptied the cities.
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CapitalPhnom Penh
Population17.6M
Area181,035 km2
CurrencyCambodian riel

Short facts

RegionSoutheast Asia / Indochina
LanguageKhmer
Time zoneICT (UTC+7)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Angkor Wat: The world's largest religious monument, a 12th-century Khmer temple complex.
  • Tonle Sap Lake: Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake, home to floating villages.
  • Phnom Penh: Cambodian capital with the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and Killing Fields memorials.

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Planning questions

What is Cambodia known for?Angkor Wat, Tonle Sap Lake, Phnom Penh.
What is the capital?Phnom Penh.
Which language is useful?Khmer.
When is the national day?9 November.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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