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Cambodia

Kingdom of Cambodia

Asia · South-Eastern Asia

Capital
Phnom Penh
Population
16.2M
Area
181,035 km²
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Languages
Khmer
Currency
Cambodian riel (៛), United States dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Cambodia
Asia · South-Eastern Asia
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ContinentAsia · South-Eastern Asia
Neighbouring countries (3)

Famous Personality

Norodom Sihanouk

leader

He was Cambodia's king and a dominant political figure for much of the 20th century.

Local Delicacy

Fish amok

A fragrant steamed curry of fish, coconut milk, and kroeung curry paste.

National Symbols

National animalKouprey
National birdGiant ibis

Famous Landmark & Geography

Angkor Wat, a famous landmark of Cambodia

Angkor Wat

The vast temple complex is Cambodia's most famous monument and a symbol of the nation.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropRice

Rice dominates Cambodia's cropland and is the country's main staple and leading agricultural commodity.

Most grown fruitMango

Mango is one of Cambodia's most widely grown and exported fruits, especially from western provinces.

Major Cities

Phnom Penh Siem Reap Battambang Sihanoukville Poipet

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Phnom Aural1,813 m
2Phnom Samkos1,717 m

Major Airports

Phnom Penh International Airport · Phnom Penh
IATA PNHICAO VDPP
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport · Siem Reap
IATA SAIICAO VDSA
Sihanouk International Airport · Sihanoukville
IATA KOSICAO VDSV

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Roneat ek

This high-pitched xylophone is a lead melodic instrument in Cambodia's pinpeat ensemble.

2
Skor thom

These large ceremonial drums provide powerful rhythmic foundations in classical Khmer music.

3
Tro

This bowed fiddle family is widely used in Cambodian traditional and popular music.

4
Khloy

This bamboo flute is a common folk instrument known for its soft expressive tone.

5
Chapei dong veng

This long-necked lute is iconic in Cambodian narrative song and oral performance traditions.

Major Rivers

Mekong Tonlé Sap Bassac Srepok

Bordering Countries

LaosThailandVietnam