Cambodia
A Southeast Asian country built around the ruins of a lost empire and the pulse of a river that flows backwards. Cambodia's Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument on Earth.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of blue, red and blue, the red one double-width and bearing a white image of Angkor Wat temple. Blue signifies royalty, red the nation, and white religion; the temple stands for Cambodia's heritage and Buddhist faith.
Cambodia FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 17,423,880 |
| Area | 181,035 km² |
| Population density | 96 /km² |
| Currency | Riel (KHR) ៛ |
| Official language | Khmer |
| Calling code | +855 |
| Internet TLD | .kh |
| Time zone | UTC+07:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | KH / KHM |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and appears on the national flag.
- The Tonlé Sap river reverses its flow twice a year as the seasons change.
- The Khmer Empire that built Angkor was once one of the most powerful in Southeast Asia.
- Angkor Wat is the only building depicted on any national flag in the world.
Cambodia FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
What is the population of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a population of about 17,423,880.
What currency does Cambodia use?
Cambodia uses the Riel (KHR).
What languages are spoken in Cambodia?
The official language of Cambodia is Khmer.
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