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OverviewCambodia is a Southeast Asian nation with shares its borders with Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Slowly recovering from the horrors of the civil war in 1970 and the Khmer Rouge's incredibly brutal reign of terror, Cambodia is becoming a top destination on Southeast Asia's otherwise well-trodden tourist trail.
The Angkor ruins near the northern town of Siem Reap is the key tourist attraction of Cambodia. Once the seat of power of the Khmer Empire, the Angkor Wat Archeological Park is a a collection of over one hundred temples dating back to the ninth century.The complex is acknowledged as the most exquisite example of ancient architecture in Southeast Asia, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.Popular DestinationsCity
Siem Reap, literally 'Siam Defeated', commemorates a Khmer victory over the neighboring kingdom of Thailand. These days, however, the only rampaging hordes are... Read more
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Phnom Penh is the largest, most populous and capital city of Cambodia. Once known as the 'Pearl of Asia' in the 1920s, Phnom Penh, is a significant tourist... Read more
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Sihanoukville, also known as Kampong Som, is a port city in southern Cambodia on the Gulf of Thailand. Sihanoukville attracts tourists with its laid back beach... Read more
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Stretching over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the... Read more
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Kep (also known as Keb) is a municipality in Cambodia with the status of a province. It is subdivided into two districts. Kep, which is located just a few... Read more
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Battambang is Cambodia's second most populous city. It is a popular tourist destination due to its many famous statues. The town also has a number of fine... Read more
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, Cambodia. It is served by the national highway, going from Siem Reap to Phnom (...) Read more
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Kampot is a quiet riverside town just a few kilometers from the Gulf of Thailand. It makes a good basecamp for exploring Bokor National Park and the Bokor Hill... Read more
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Kratié is the capital of Kratié Province. The city lies on the banks of the Mekong River. This stretch of river is home to a group of rare Irrawaddy... Read more
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Phnom Penh International Airport is the main airport of Cambodia and is located in the country's capital city, Phnom Penh 7 km (4.3 miles) west of central... Read more
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Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is the second largest airport in Cambodia and is located in Siem Reap, home of Angkor Wat. Official inauguration of Siem... Read more
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Country InfoCapital: Phnom PenhPopulation: 14,241,000 Area: 181,040 km² Density: 79 inhabitants per km² Currency: KHR
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