Cambodia
 

 

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General Information

Comprising an area of 181,035 square kilometers, the Kingdom of Cambodia was part of the ancient Kingdom of Funan. Being the oldest Indianised state in Southeast Asia, its religion was Hinduism. Today, Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religion. The Mekong river which flows through the country, and the Tonle Sap lake are the lifeline of the people who live along the waterways. The Tonle Sap lake is one of the richest sources of fresh water fish in the world. Cambodia is the successor-state of the mighty Khmer Empire, which ruled much of what is now Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. Among the achievements of Khmer civilization are the magisterial temples of Angkor. The country has a rich and proud culture, a charming French-era capital (albeit a little weathered) and impressive natural scenery.

Facts at a Glance

  Full country name: Kingdom of Cambodia Area: 181,035 sq km  
  Population: Population: 10.2 million (growth rate 2.5%)  
  Capital city: Capital city: Phnom Penh (pop one million)  
People: People: 90-95% ethnic Khmers plus ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese.
  Language: Khmer, French and English  
  Religion: 95% Buddhist, also Muslim and animist  
  Government: Transitional democracy  
  Prime Minister: Hun Sen  
  Head of state: King Norodom Sihanouk  
  Visas: One month visa US$20  
  Health risks: Cholera, hepatitis, malaria, typhoid, rabies, landmines (Cambodia has ill-equipped hospitals)  
  Time: Time: GMT/UTC plus seven hours  
  Electricity: Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz (unstable supply)  
  Weights & Measures: Metric with local
 

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