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Cambodia

History

Funan appears in Cambodia's historical record.
Chenla appears in Cambodia's historical record.
Khmer Empire ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Middle period appears in Cambodia's historical record.
French protectorate placed the territory under outside administration.
Cambodia became independent from France, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Khmer Republic introduced a new form of state rule.
Democratic Kampuchea appears in Cambodia's historical record.
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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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Known for

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