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Cambodia

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The white image in the center of the Cambodian flag is Angkor Wat, the main cultural heritage of Cambodia. It represents the Khmer culture and wealth. The red field represents their bravery against injustice and a strong Cambodian spirit, while the blue bands symbolize Cambodia's agriculture and its environment.

Cambodia Capital
Capital : Phnom Penh
  • Population

    16.25 million
    (2018, IMF)

  • Time zone

    GMT+7

  • Official name

    Kingdom of Cambodia

  • Location

    Southeast of the Indochina Peninsula (bordered with Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand)

  • Area

    181,035 ㎢ (1.8 times larger than South Korea, 80% of the Korean Peninsula)

  • Ethnic groups

    Khmer 97%, minority groups (Vietnamese, Chinese, Cham, Mountain Cham)

  • Language(s)

    Khmer (over 90%), French, English, Chinese

Cambodia Timeline

  • 1st-6th Century
    • Ruling of the Kingdom of Funan
  • Late 6th Century
    • Chenla Kingdom brought down the Funan Kingdom
  • Ancient Khmer Empire (802~1431)
  • 802
    • Collapse of the Funan Kingdom Founding of the Angkor Empire by Jayavarman II
  • 1431
    • Fall of the Angkor Empire by the Siamese attack
  • French colonisation (1863~1953)
  • 1863
    • Included as a French Protectorate
  • 1884
    • King Norodom, maintained position only and transferred sovereignty to France
  • The time of Sihanouk (1941~1970)
  • 1941
    • France enthroned Sihanouk
  • 1945
    • Sihanouk proclaimed independence of Cambodia under Japan's sponsorship
  • 1953
    • Sihanouk gained Cambodia's independence from France
  • 1955
    • Sihanouk abdicated in favour of his father and was elected prime minister
  • The time of the Khmer Republic (1970~1975)
  • 1970
    • Sihanouk was ousted by a military coup led by Prime Minister General Lon Nol
      Declaration of the establishment of the Khmer Republic on April 10
  • The time of the Democratic Kampuchea (1975~1978)
  • 1975
    • Ruling of the Communist Party of Kampuchea led by Pol Pot (Khmer Rouge regime)
  • 1978
    • Invasion of the Vietnamese troops to Cambodia
  • The time of the People's Republic of Kampuchea (1979~1989)
  • 1979
    • Allied forces with Vietnam led by Heng Samrin, Chea Sim, and Hun Sen established the People's Republic of Kampuchea
 
 
 
TipUseful information
on the culture of Cambodia
  • Sarong is a women’s traditional dress made in a large piece of cloth. Women also wear kroma, also a piece of cloth, on their head. Men wear the sarong as shorts
  • Weddings are usually held during the dry season from December to May on the road in front of the house or an empty lot with a shade put up for two days. A traditional marriage ceremony is held in the morning, and a reception follows from the evening.
Transportation
  • Smartphone applications for grabbing taxis (Grab, PassApp, etc.) are frequently used by people. Users mark their locations and desired destinations on the application's map, so there is no hassle to explain to the driver. The fare is also automatically calculated, taking away the need to negotiate prices.
  • Some of the main means of transportation in downtown Phnom Penh are motodop (motorbike) and tuk-tuk (reformed motorbike), taxi, and bus.
    • → Motodop (motorbike) : The cheapest transport. Customers take the back seat of the driver. It is economic and fast, but vulnerable to accidents.
    • → Tuk-tuk (reformed motorbike) : A motorbike pulls a carriage that can fit up to four people. It is the most widely used and popular transport.
    • → Taxi : It is often used through smartphone applications. It is slightly more expensive than a tuk-tuk.
    • → Bus : There are 7 routes operated by Phnom Penh. More customers are using this means after the implementation of new vehicles and shorter intervals between bus schedules. The fare is reasonable, but it is less comfortable because of long bus intervals and not enough bus routes.
  • Transport for provincial areas : Buses and minibuses are frequently used to go to provincial regions.
Telecommunication (phone)
  • Wireless communication is more developed than wired communication. Mobile phone plans are economic.
  • Users can choose among five telecommunication providers. LTE service is available, but it is a lot slower compared to Korea.
  • Prepaid phones are more often used with a SIM card.
Mailing system
  • Regular mails usually take about 2-3 weeks for domestic delivery. Sometimes, it can take up to 1 month.
  • It is safe to use express postal services (e.g. EMS, DHL) for important mails that should not get lost. In case of EMS, mail recipients should visit the post office to receive the mail.