Cambodia
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Location of Cambodia (green)in ASEAN (dark grey) —
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Capital
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Phnom Penh
11°33′N 104°55′E / 11.55°N 104.
officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in
the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia.
8 million, Cambodia is the 65th most
populous country in the world. The official religion is Buddhism which
is practiced by around 92% of the Cambodian population. The country
minority groups include Vietnamese, Chinese, Chams and 30 various hill
tribes.
Cambodia became part of French Indochina in the 19th
century and proclaimed its independence as a kingdom in 1953.
Cambodia lies largely in the basin of the Mekong River; the
large lake Tonle Sap is in its western part. Much of the country is
tropical forest. It is one of the world's poorest countries.
Agriculture employs about three-fourths of the workforce.
reached by most Cambodian factions under UN auspices in 1991.
Elections were held in 1993, and Norodom Sihanouk was restored to the
monarchy. A civilian government slowly emerged under UN tutelage until
1997, when a coup by Hun Sen consolidated his position as prime
minister.
Cambodia is located on mainland Southeast Asia between Thailand to the
west and north and Vietnam to the east and southeast. It shares a land
border with Laos in the northeast. Cambodia has a sea coast on the
Gulf of Thailand.
Cambodia remains one of the most heavily forested countries in the
region, although deforestation continues at an alarming rate.
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
Ninety percent of Cambodia's population is ethnically Cambodian.
cultural heritage, the Cambodian Government in 1995 established the
Authority for the Protection and Management of Angkor and the Region
of Siem Reap (APSARA) to protect, maintain, conserve, and improve the
value of the archaeological park.
Cambodia has had a pretty bad run of luck for the last half-millennium
or so. Ever since the fall of Angkor in 1431, the once mighty Khmer
Empire has been plundered by all its neighbours.
Cambodia promptly plunged back into the horrors of civil war in 1970
to suffer the Khmer Rouge's incredibly brutal reign of terror, and
only after UN-sponsored elections in 1993 did the country begin to
totter back onto its feet.
It is important to remember that Cambodian history did not begin with
the Khmer Rouge. Pol Pot's incredibly harsh regime has garnered most
attention, but the Cambodians enjoy a long and often triumphant
history.
There’s a magic about Cambodia that casts a spell on many who visit
this charming yet confounding kingdom. Ascend to the realm of the gods
at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat, a spectacular fusion of
symbolism, symmetry and spirituality.
Contemporary Cambodia is the successor state to the mighty Khmer
empire, which, during the Angkor period, ruled much of what is now
Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
they are a bubble, a world away from the Cambodia of the countryside.
This is the place to experience the rhythm of rural life and timeless
landscapes of dazzling rice paddies and swaying sugar palms.
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Cambodia, while a poor country, has much to offer visitors. A trip to
Cambodia not only offers glimpses into the country's glorious (Angkor)
and terrifying (Khmer Rouge period) history, but also a chance to
experience a beautiful country and a beautiful culture.
In 1863, when Cambodia became a protectorate of France, the process of
forcing the Vietnamese and the Thais to hand Cambodia over to the
French started.
Cambodia was viewed as the
backwater of the colonial empire and very little development happened
in the area.
France maintained control of the Khmer Kings and therefore maintained
control of the country.
Destination Cambodia, this is a virtual travel guide to Kampuchea (the
local name of the country). Here you will find comprehensive
information about Cambodia in its diversity: geography, economy,
science, people, culture, environment, government and history.
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Cambodia key statistical data.
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Cambodian-related topics (in Khmer).
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Official website of the ministry.
Diplomatic Missions
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United Nations
Cambodia's representation to the UN.
For 2,000 years Cambodia's civilization absorbed influences from India
and China and, in turn, transferred them to other Southeast Asian
civilizations.
Cambodia became a French colony and during the 20th century
experienced the turmoil of war, occupation by the Japanese, postwar
independence, and political instability.
5 million Cambodians were killed or died, a
monumental tragedy from which the country still suffers.
Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, descendants of the
Angkor Empire that extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached
its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries.
Local elections were held in Cambodia in
April 2007, with little of the pre-election violence that preceded
prior elections. National elections in July 2008 were relatively
peaceful.
Cambodia) customary law, Communist legal theory, and common law
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Cambodia, bordered by Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, has a fabulous
heritage, warm friendly people and an untamed wild landscape.
The legacy of Cambodia's artistic past can still be seen in the
handicrafts and silverware found in the bustling markets of Phnom
Penh. Excellent craftsmanship at excellent prices.
In the last few years the number and quality of Cambodia hotels has
increased considerably with international hotel brands like the
Sofitel and Inter-Continental joining small guesthouses and local
hotels in major tourist areas. Read more...
Cambodia is the successor state of the once powerful Hindu and
Buddhist Khmer Empire, which ruled most of the Indochinese Peninsula
between the eleventh and fourteenth centuries.
The geography of Cambodia is dominated by
the Mekong river (colloquial Khmer: Tonle Thom or "the great river")
and the Tonlé Sap ("the fresh water lake"), an important source of
fish.
Cambodia's main industries are garments, tourism, and construction.
Cambodia's territorial water, and once commercial extraction begins in
2011, the oil revenues could profoundly affect Cambodia's economy.
The Kingdom of Cambodia (Khmer: transliterated: ) is a country in
Southeast Asia with a population of
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more than 13 million.
A citizen of Cambodia is usually identified as "Cambodian". "Khmer",
which strictly only refers to ethnic Khmers, is also used.
Cambodia is dominated by the Mekong river (colloquial Khmer: Tonle
Thom or "the great river") and the Tonl? Sap ("the fresh water
river"), an important source of fish.
The Kingdom of Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia, the successor
state of the once powerful Hindu and Buddhist Khmer Empire, which
ruled most of the Indochina Peninsula between the eleventh and
fourteenth centuries.
Cambodia became known as the site of the "killing fields" genocide
from 1975 to 1979, when up to 1.5 million people were murdered by or
died under communist Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime.
Since independence, the official name of Cambodia has changed several
times, following the troubled history of the country.
Cambodia has a sad recent history from which it is still picking up
the pieces.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia is slowly making its way to becoming one of the
more popular destinations in Southeast Asia.
The fastest way to arrive in Cambodia is by air. The airport in Phnom
Penh receives flights from Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong
Kong, Ho Chi Minh City and Guangzhou.
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Royal Government of Cambodia, Kingdom of Cambodia
Provides biographical information on the King and the Premier. This
portal links to the Senate, National Assembly, Ministries,
Administration, and Constitution.
Embassy of Cambodia in Washington, DC
Diplomatic representation of Cambodia in the United States.
Embassy of the United States in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Diplomatic representation of the U.S. in Cambodia.
states (including Cambodia), although the name G-77 was retained
because of its historical significance.
ILO Office in Cambodia
International Labour Organization (ILO) country office for Cambodia.
Map of CambodiaMap of Cambodia
King: Norodom Sihamoni (2004)
Prime Minister: Hun Sen (1998)
Land area: 68,154 sq mi (176,519 sq km); total area: 69,900 sq mi
(181,040 sq km)
Population (2010 est.
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Situated on the Indochinese peninsula, Cambodia is bordered by
Thailand and Laos on the north and Vietnam on the east and south. The
Gulf of Thailand is off the western coast.
Cambodia n (Placename) a country in SE Asia: became part
of French Indochina in 1887; achieved self-government in 1949 and
independence in 1953; civil war (1970-74) ended in victory for the
Khmer Rouge, who renamed the country Kampuchea (1975); Vietnamese
forces ousted the Khmer
government who reverted (1981) to the name Cambodia; in 1982 exiled
factions formed the Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea
(CGDK); after the Vietnamese withdrawal in 1989 CGDK guerrillas
continued to engage government forces; a peace settlement was followed
in 1993 by elections and the adoption of a
CambodiaCambodia - a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of
Indochina under French rule until 1946Kampuchea, Kingdom of CambodiaCommunist
Party of Kampuchea, Khmer Rouge, Party of Democratic Kampuchea, KR - a
communist organization formed in Cambodia in 1970; became a terrorist
organization
Cambodia, a developing country, began the transformation from a
command economy to the free market in the late 1980s. It is now
integrating into the regional and world trading framework.
Cambodia has shown interest in participating in other
international trading arrangements, including the Asia-Pacific
Economic Cooperation forum (APEC).
Cambodia has been behind schedule in fulfilling
its WTO commitments to pass necessary business legislation concerning
the general business environment, trade in goods, trade in services,
and the protection of intellectual property rights.
Cambodia (The Kingdom of Angkor)
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The Kingdom of Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia which well
known with its famous mother temple of the world "The Mighty Angkor
Wat" in Siem Reap province. Phnom Penh being the capital city.
A citizen of Cambodia is usually identified as "Cambodian" or "Khmer",
which strictly refers to ethnic Khmers.
civilization, and the restoration of Cambodia into an " Island of
Peace" based on multi-party liberal democratic responsibility for the
nation's future destiny of moving toward perpetual progress,
development, prosperity, and glory,
WITH THIS RESOLUTE WILL
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We inscribe the
* Cambodia is a Kingdom with a King who shall rule according to the
Constitution and to the principles of liberal democracy and
pluralism.
* The Kingdom of Cambodia is an indivisible State
Article 4-
* The motto of the Kingdom of Cambodia is: " Nation, Religion, King
".