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Cambodia is a nation in Southeast Asia with a long southern coast on the Gulf of Thailand. Cambodia shares borders with Vietnam to the east, Laos to the north, and Thailand to the west.
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Fast Facts
- Capital: Phnom Penh
- Government: Constitutional Monarchy
- Population: 14.4 million (2007)BBC NEWS: Country profile: Cambodia
- Currency: Riel
- Official Language: Khmer
- Major Religion: Buddhism
- Country Code: 855
- Land Area: 181,035 sq.kmOfficial Royal Government of Cambodia Website: Country's Overview
- Other cities, attractions: Angkor Wat, Battambang, Tonle Sap
- Climate: Tropical; rainy, monsoon season (May to November); dry season (December to April); little seasonal temperature variation
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Brief History
Between the 11th and 14th centuries, present-day Cambodia was encompassed by the powerful Khmer Empire which ruled much of Southeast Asia from its capital at Angkor. Today, the haunting ruins of Angkor Wat, located just outside the town of Siem Reap, are Cambodia's most revered attraction and a World Heritage Site. In the 20th century Cambodia remained part of the French colony of French Indochina until it achieved national independence in 1953. Its government destabilized as a result of the Vietnam War, the nation fell under the control of the Chinese-backed Khmer Rouge in the 1970s. The Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, engaged in a campaign of genocide and murder of intellectuals and urban-dwellers from which Cambodia has never fully recovered. Today, Cambodia remains one of the poorest countries in the world, although foreign investment and tourism has been increasing steadily since the 1990s. -
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Thailand protecting 'dignity' in Cambodia spat: PM (AFP) - AFP - Thailand's prime minister Sunday defended his... http://bit.ly/3k1Atv
@StopWorld | November 08, 2009 07:52 AM -
just left Rabbit Island, officially my favourite place in Cambodia. Goodbye Cambodge, Hello Vietnam.
@escapetoasia | November 08, 2009 07:51 AM -
The government must cancel the 2001 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia and cut off all financial aid.
@pramote | November 08, 2009 07:48 AM -
just paased kratie cambodia and best named guesthouse in country - the "hor bunny"
@andrewspooner | November 08, 2009 07:48 AM -
Currently wondering if Holiday in Cambodia would work on a ukulele?
@ilovefizzypop | November 08, 2009 07:44 AM
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A History of Cambodia - $36.00
Author David Chandler covers two thousand years of Cambodian history in a candid and concise assessment that focuses on transformation and the historic implications and myths surrounding these changes. This clear and concise volume pro...
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Cambodia (Country Guide) - $21.99
Discover CambodiaSunrise or sunset? Discover the perfect light to greet the 216 faces of Angkor's Bayon templePound, whisk and sizzle your way through a cooking course in Siem Reap (and don't skimp on the fermented ...
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ROYAL BALLET OF CAMBODIA - $18.95
Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States.This film documents the work of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The first part featur...
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The Rough Guide to Cambodia 3 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) - $29.99
Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Cambodia, the definitive companion to this increasingly popular destination. The full-colour section introduces Cambodia’s highlights, from the world-renowned spires of Angkor Wat to the st...
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Globe Trekker: Cambodia - $19.95
Cambodia is a land of lush beauty and ancient mystery. Together with Laos and Vietnam it formed what was historically known as Indochina. While the country is still recovering from the effects of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime, in recent ye...
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View All Cambodia Questions (2) | Ask a QuestionTrying to decide where else I should go this summer. Burma? Laos? Indonesia? From my central base in Cambodia, anything's possible. (1 Answer)I think that Indonesia is easiest to travel. You've got plenty of choice in transportation and hotels and no government looking over your shoulder to see what you can and ... read more
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Thailand protecting 'dignity' in Cambodia spat: PM (AFP) - AFP - Thailand's prime minister Sunday defended his... http://bit.ly/3k1Atv
@StopWorld | November 08, 2009 07:52 AM -
just left Rabbit Island, officially my favourite place in Cambodia. Goodbye Cambodge, Hello Vietnam.
@escapetoasia | November 08, 2009 07:51 AM -
The government must cancel the 2001 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia and cut off all financial aid.
@pramote | November 08, 2009 07:48 AM -
just paased kratie cambodia and best named guesthouse in country - the "hor bunny"
@andrewspooner | November 08, 2009 07:48 AM -
Currently wondering if Holiday in Cambodia would work on a ukulele?
@ilovefizzypop | November 08, 2009 07:44 AM
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Cambodia on Amazon | View All
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ROYAL BALLET OF CAMBODIA - $18.95
Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States.This film documents the work of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The first part featur...
Amazon -
A History of Cambodia - $36.00
Author David Chandler covers two thousand years of Cambodian history in a candid and concise assessment that focuses on transformation and the historic implications and myths surrounding these changes. This clear and concise volume pro...
Amazon -
The Rough Guide to Cambodia 3 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) - $29.99
Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Cambodia, the definitive companion to this increasingly popular destination. The full-colour section introduces Cambodia’s highlights, from the world-renowned spires of Angkor Wat to the st...
Amazon -
Globe Trekker: Cambodia - $19.95
Cambodia is a land of lush beauty and ancient mystery. Together with Laos and Vietnam it formed what was historically known as Indochina. While the country is still recovering from the effects of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime, in recent ye...
Amazon -
Cambodia (Country Guide) - $21.99
Discover CambodiaSunrise or sunset? Discover the perfect light to greet the 216 faces of Angkor's Bayon templePound, whisk and sizzle your way through a cooking course in Siem Reap (and don't skimp on the fermented ...
Amazon
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Cambodia on Twitter Powered by Twitter
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Thailand protecting 'dignity' in Cambodia spat: PM (AFP) - AFP - Thailand's prime minister Sunday defended his... http://bit.ly/3k1Atv
@StopWorld | November 08, 2009 07:52 AM -
just left Rabbit Island, officially my favourite place in Cambodia. Goodbye Cambodge, Hello Vietnam.
@escapetoasia | November 08, 2009 07:51 AM -
The government must cancel the 2001 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia and cut off all financial aid.
@pramote | November 08, 2009 07:48 AM -
just paased kratie cambodia and best named guesthouse in country - the "hor bunny"
@andrewspooner | November 08, 2009 07:48 AM -
Currently wondering if Holiday in Cambodia would work on a ukulele?
@ilovefizzypop | November 08, 2009 07:44 AM
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Cambodia on Amazon | View All
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ROYAL BALLET OF CAMBODIA - $18.95
Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States.This film documents the work of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The first part featur...
Amazon -
A History of Cambodia - $36.00
Author David Chandler covers two thousand years of Cambodian history in a candid and concise assessment that focuses on transformation and the historic implications and myths surrounding these changes. This clear and concise volume pro...
Amazon -
The Rough Guide to Cambodia 3 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) - $29.99
Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Cambodia, the definitive companion to this increasingly popular destination. The full-colour section introduces Cambodia’s highlights, from the world-renowned spires of Angkor Wat to the st...
Amazon -
Cambodia (Country Guide) - $21.99
Discover CambodiaSunrise or sunset? Discover the perfect light to greet the 216 faces of Angkor's Bayon templePound, whisk and sizzle your way through a cooking course in Siem Reap (and don't skimp on the fermented ...
Amazon -
Globe Trekker: Cambodia - $19.95
Cambodia is a land of lush beauty and ancient mystery. Together with Laos and Vietnam it formed what was historically known as Indochina. While the country is still recovering from the effects of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime, in recent ye...
Amazon
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