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___ CambodiaDestination 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.You will have access to newspapers from Cambodia and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Cambodia. |
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Cambodia | Kampuchea |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Cambodia Background: Following a five-year struggle, communist Khmer Rouge forces captured Phnom Penh in 1975 and ordered the evacuation of all cities and towns; over 1 million displaced people died from execution or enforced hardships. A 1978 Vietnamese invasion drove the Khmer Rouge into the countryside and touched off 13 years of fighting. UN-sponsored elections in 1993 helped restore some semblance of normalcy, as did the rapid diminishment of the Khmer Rouge in the mid-1990s. A coalition government, formed after national elections in 1998, brought renewed political stability and the surrender of remaining Khmer Rouge forces. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Laos, Thailand, Vietnam related countries: France |
 Official Name: Preah Réachéanachâkr Kâmpuchea short form: Kampuchea int'l long form: Kingdom of Cambodia int'l short form: Cambodia Former: Khmer Republic, Kampuchea Republic ISO Country Code: kh Actual Time: Wed-Jan-7 17:12 Local Time = UTC +7 Cambodia does not operate Daylight-Saving Time (TBC) Capital: Phnom Penh (pop 1.2 million. est.) Other Cities: Batdmbng, Siem Réap, Kmpng Cham, Kmpng Spoe, Kmpng Thum. Government: Type: Constitutional Monarchy The Royal Cambodian Government (RCG), a constitutional monarchy formed on the basis of elections internationally recognized as free and fair, was established on 24 September 1993. Head of State: His Majesty Samdech Preah Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni. Geography: Location: Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. Area: 181 035 sq. km. (69 900 sq. mi.) Terrain: Central plain drained by the Tonle Sap (Great Lake) and Mekong and Bassac Rivers. Heavy forests away from the rivers and the lake, mountains in the southwest (Cardamom Mountains) and north (Dangrek Mountains) along the border with Cambodia. Climate: Tropical monsoon with rainy season June-Oct. and dry season Nov.-May. People: Nationality: Cambodian(s), Khmer Population: 13 million. GNI per capita PPP: $ 2 116 (year) Ethnic groups: Cambodian 90%; Chinese and Vietnamese 5% each; Burmese, small numbers of hill tribes like Chams and Khmer Loeu. Religions: Thearavada Buddhism 95% (official); Islam, Christianity, animism, atheism. Languages: Khmer (official) spoken by more than 95% of the population; some French still spoken; English increasingly popular as a second language. Literacy: 35%. Natural resources: abundant natural bio-diversity, oil and gas, timber, gemstones, some iron ore, manganese, phosphates, hydropower potential. Agriculture products: Rice, rubber, corn, vegetables, cashews, tapioca. Industries: Tourism, textiles and garments, Beverage, Food Processing, rice milling, fishing, wood and wood products, rubber, cement, gem mining. Exports partners: USA 58.4%, Germany 10.3%, UK 7.2% (2003) Imports partners: Thailand 26.4%, Hong Kong 14.4%, Singapore 11.8%, China 11.3%, Vietnam 8.3%, Taiwan 8%, South Korea 4.1% (2003) Currency: Riel (KHR) |
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Majesty Norodom SihamoniOfficial site of their Majesties Norodom Sihanouk and Norodom Monineath Sihanouk. Royal Government of Cambodia The official site of the Kingdom of Cambodia. National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia Official site of the Cambodian parliament. Senate of Cambodia The Cambodian Senate. Community Information Web Portal Cambodia Web portal that provide access for Cambodians nationwide, especially those in the provinces, to news and information on a wide range of Cambodian-related topics (in Khmer). Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Official website of the ministry. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United Nations Cambodia's representation to the UN. Royal Cambodian Embassy in the U.S. Cambodian Embassy, Washington. Cambodian Embassies Abroad List of Embassies of Cambodia abroad. Foreign Embassies in Cambodia List of Foreign Embassies in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Statistics National Institute of Statistics Cambodia in figures. Maps Map
of CambodiaPolitical Map of Cambodia.  Google
Earth CambodiaZoomable satellite view of Cambodia. Google
Earth Phnom PenhZoomable satellite view of Cambodia's capital city. Google
Earth Angkor Zoomable satellite view of the ruins of Angkor. Map
of Southeast AsiaMap of the Southeast Asia region. Map of AsiaPolitical Map of Asia. |
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NewsAgence Kampuchea PresseLocal News in Khmer, English and French. Cambodia New Vision Official news published by the Cabinet of the Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. Khmer Kampong Speu Cambodian portal with local news. Phnom Penh Post Cambodia's independent news & views. International News Sources BBC News Country Profile: Cambodia With links to Cambodia related news and background information. Reuters AlertNet - Cambodia recovery Reuters news. Yahoo! News Full Coverage-Cambodia Press agencies news on Cambodia Human Rights Amnesty International: Cambodia Amnesty International Reports. Human Rights Watch: Cambodia Background Briefings. Press freedom Reporters sans frontières - Cambodia Annual report 2007 about Press freedom in the country. |
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Arts & CultureAuthority for the Protection and Management of Angkor and the Region of Siem ReapOfficial website of the authority for Khmer temple complex of Angkor. The Cambodian Artists Assistance Project Artwork by Khmer Artists. Cambodia Culture and Information Site about Cambodia, Cambodian culture and Khmer Lifestyle. Cambodian Music Download Cambodian Music. National Gallery of Art Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia.  Weaves of CambodiaA community of determined land mine survivors is creating a sustainable income through traditional weaving. |
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Business & EconomyPhnom Penh Chamber of Commerce (PPCC)__Transportation Airline President Airlines Cambodia's President Airlines is a domestic carrier, connects Phnom Phen with Bangkok. |
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Destination Cambodia - Country GuidesTourism of Cambodia The official Site for Tourism of Cambodia provides information and tools for tourist to Cambodia. Cambodia Tourism Ministry of Tourism website with information on tourist attractions, Cambodian events & festivals. Cambodia Information Center This page is dedicated to Cambodia. Life in Cambodia A guide by Rich Garella. Angkor Wat Authority for the Protection and Management of Angkor and the Region of Siem Reap Official website of the authority for Khmer temple complex of Angkor. Angkor Wat Photos Images of Angkor Wat archaeological complex by Valeska Gehrmann. City Guides Phnom Penh The City of Phnom Penh. Village Leap Visit the silk weavers of Robib, six smaller villages nine hours north of Phnom Penh. Tour Operators Amazing AngkorWat Service Private local tour operator. |
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 Angkor Wat Photos by Valeska Gehrmann |
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EducationCambodia Rural School Project |
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EnvironmentThe Mekong River CommissionAn Agreement on the Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong River Basin between the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam. MekongInfo An interactive system for sharing information and knowledge about participatory natural resource management (NRM) in the Lower Mekong Basin. |
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HistoryBeauty and Darkness: Cambodia in Modern HistoryThe Odyssey of the Khmer People. Cambodian Genocide Program Documentation by the Yale University. Cambodian Histories Short History of Cambodia by the Tourism Office of Cambodia. Country History Cambodian history page by the Cambodian Government. Documentation Center of Cambodia Documentation of the Khmer Rouge Genocide - Searching for the Truth. Khmer History History of Kampuchea and the Khmer Empire. National Archives of Cambodia (NAC) |
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SearchAngkor PortalAngkor & Cambodia Resources. Bigpond Cambodia Online Directory. Cambodia Web Cambodian Cyber Culture. Khmer.ws Cambodia community portal and Cambodian directory. Additional Information on CambodiaSoutheast Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library - CambodiaOpen Directory Project: Cambodia Wikipedia: Cambodia The World Factbook -- Cambodia |
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