Country Name |
Kingdom of Cambodia |
Flag |
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Motto |
“Nation, Religion, King” |
Anthem |
Nokor Reach |
Capital |
Phnom Penh |
Language |
Khmer |
Demonym |
Cambodian, Khmer |
Government |
Unitary Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy |
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King: Norodom Sihamoni |
Prime Minister:Hun Sen | |
Area |
181,035 sq km. |
Population |
15,205,539 (2013 est.) |
GDP |
$36.64 billion (2012 est.) |
Currency |
Riel |
Time zone |
+7 |
Calling code |
+855 |
Religion |
Theravada Buddhism |
Cloth |
The sampot is the national garment of Cambodia. The typical sampot, known also as the sarong is typically worn by men and women of lower class.Traditionally Cambodians wear a checkered scarf called a “Krama“.
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Food |
Amok (a special Khmer dish with fish, coconut milk and turmeric), Prahok (a type of cake which is fried in banana leaves with fresh green vegetables and steamed rice) andKroeung (a special dish with many complicated ingredients). |
Travel |
1.) AngkorAngkor is a vast temple complex featuring the remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century AD. These include the famous Angkor Wat temple, the world’s largest single religious monument, theBayon temple (at Angkor Thom) with its multitude of massive stone faces and Ta Prohm, a Buddhist temple ruin entwined with towering trees.2.) Silver PagodaLocated within the Royal Palace compound in Phnom Penh. The internal wall of the Silver Pagoda courtyard is decorated with a richly colored and detailed mural of the Ramayana myth, painted in 1903–04 by 40 Khmer artists. |
References:
- http://www.bestcambodiatours.com
- http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-cambodia/
- http://khmer-star.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-say-Hello-in-Cambodian-language-Khmer
- http://www.everyculture.com/East-Southeast-Asia/Khmer-Religion-and-Expressive-Culture.html
- https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cb.html