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Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 metres from ground level. [more]

Culture and society of Cambodia

Various factors contribute to Cambodian culture including Theravada Buddhism, French Colonialism, Hinduism, Angkor era culture, and modern globalisation. [more]

Angkor Wat

General Introduction

Climate of Cambodia

Tourist Attractions

Cambodia's special festivals and events

Sports

Cambodia's football

Other information about Cambodia

Other travel information about Cambodia

About Cambodia

Full name: the Kingdom of Cambodia
Capital: Phnom Penh
Location: in South East Asia, the country borders Thailand to its west and northwest, Laos to its northeast and Vietnam to its east and southeast. In the south it faces the Gulf of Thailand.
Climate: Cambodia's temperatures range from 21°C to 35°C (69° to 95°F) and experiences tropical monsoons.
Population: with a population of over 14 million people.
Religion: most Cambodians are Theravada Buddhists of Khmer extraction, and the country also has a substantial number of Muslim Cham, as well as ethnic Chinese, Vietnamese and small animist hill tribes.
Economy: agriculture has long been the most important sector of the Cambodian economy.

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