Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, descendants of the Angkor Empire that extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith be ...
Longitude: 105
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Cambodia:
14,222.329 km
Terrain:
Mostly low, flat plains; mountains in southwest and north.
Natural Resources:
Oil and gas, timber, gemstones, iron ore, manganese, phosphates, hydropower potential, arable land.
Industries:
Tourism, garments, construction, rice milling, fishing, wood and wood products, rubber, cement, gem mining, textiles.
Population: 17,063,669
Population concentrated in the southeast, particularly in and around the capital of Phnom Penh; further distribution is linked closely to the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers.
Area: 181,035 km2
one and a half times the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oklahoma
A land of paddies and forests dominated by the Mekong River and Tonle Sap (Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake).
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| khm | Khmer |
Khmer (official) 95.8%, minority languages 2.9%, Chinese 0.6%, Vietnamese 0.5%, other 0.2% (2019 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| KHR | Cambodian riel | ៛ |
| USD | United States dollar | $ |
Capital City: Phnom Penh
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:41 pm (GMT+07:00)
Visiting Cambodia
You're in for a treat! Cambodia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- Unique archaeological sites
- High levels of poverty
- Health concerns such as malaria and dengue fever
- Occasional political protests and unrest
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Cambodian cuisine features rice, fish, and spices.
- Popular dishes include amok and kuy teav.
- Fresh tropical fruits and coconut milk are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Explore the capital, Phnom Penh
- Relax on the beaches of Sihanoukville
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