Kingdom of Cambodia

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Cambodian National Anthem

Click URL to see video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ZoXfs4EFI&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

Cambodian Country Flag

Cambodia's flag is a representation of the countries symbols.

The red and blue colored bands represent Cambodia's

traditional colors, and the white temple (outlined in black)

represents Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the best-preserved, most

famous Cambodian temple. Built in the 12th century, it still

stands today.

General Geography

Cambodia is located in South

Eastern Asia. The capital of

Cambodia is Phnom Penh,

located in the bottom third of

the country. The land is

mostly flat, with mountainous

land in the far right corner.

The latitude/longitude

coordinates of Phnom Penh

are 11*33'N by 104*55'E.

Economy

• Cambodia is operated on a Market Economy, yet the Economy is still greatly improving.

• Market Economy is an economy that relies mainly on the market to drive the economy and determine prices

• The GDP per Capita is $2,300. It compares 185th to about 196 countries in the world.

Imports and exports

• Imported: petroleum products, gold, construction materials, machinery, motor vehicles, and pharmaceutical products.

• Exported: Clothing, timber, rubber, rice, fish, and footwear.

Government• Cambodia's government is a multiparty democracy under a

constitutional monarchy

• An elected monarch guided by a constitution

• Current Leader: Prime Minister Hun Sen

• Gained Independence from France on November 9th, 1953

Prime

Minister Hun

Sen

Currency • The current main currency is U.S. dollars because their

original currency is unstable

• Cambodian Riel is their original currency

• One USD is about 4000 KHR (Cambodian Riel)

American

Dollar

Cambodia

n Riel

Climate• The climate is decided by the

monsoon annual cycle. Monsoons are heavy rain seasons created by air pressure changes of Asia.

• Cambodia's location near the equator affects the climate, as it is hot year-round there.

• The forests, grasslands, and drylands are true to Cambodia's climate type.

Religion

The major religion in Cambodia is Buddhism

This is where they believe in the god Buddha

Cambodians celebrate Visaka Buja Day on April 28th because that is supposedly Buddha’s birthday

HolidaysJanuary 1: New Year’s Day

January 7: Victory Day

January 19: Meak Bochea Day

March 8: Women’s Day

April 14: Cambodia New Year

April 28: Viska Buja Day

May 1: Labor Day

May 2: Royal Ploughing Day Ceremony

May 15: King Sihamoni’s Birthday

June 18: Former Queen’s Birthday

September 24: Constitution Day

September 26: Pchum Ben Day

October 29: Coronation Day

October 31: Former King Sihanouk’s

Birthday

November 9: Independence Day

November 10: Water Festival

December 10: Human Rights Day

Royal cambodian dance

To see Royal Cambodia Dance, click URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYGKyw-jfkc&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

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