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Country Name: Kingdom of Cambodia
Flag: Cambodian flag with symbol
of World Heritage Angkor Wat symbolizing
souls of Cambodian people and culture in
which blue symbolizes territorial integrity,
red symbolizing blood of struggling to protect
the territory and white representing happiness,
peace, gentleness, and religious sincerity.
Land Area: 181,035 sq Km Stretching
580 km east west and 450 km South-North
Location: situated in tropical,
Indochina of Great Mekong Sub-region.
Climate: Two seasons, Dry season
(November to May) and Rainy season (June
to October), The hottest month is April
(35-40oC) . The coolest month is December
(28oC to 30oC).
Frontiers: bordered by Thailand
in West and Northern, East and Southeastern
bordering with Vietnam, and Northern bordering
with Laos.
Motto: Nation- Religion-King
National constitution: Established
1993
Political: Cambodia is a Constitutional
Monarchy (1981) Headed by King Norodom Sihanouk.
The Prime Minister heads the Executive Power.
The National Assembly exercises the Legislation
Power.
Land Division: 24 Provinces and
municipalities (and inhabitants) Banteay
Meanchey (703,356), Battambang (949,614),
Kampong Cham (1,800,499), Kampong Chhnang
(476,556), Kampong Speu (681,456), Kampong
Thom (642,932), Kampot (588,583), Kandal
(1,204,946), Koh Kong (164,707), Kratie
(302,113), Mondol Kiri (38,833), Phnom Penh
(1,184,954), Preah Vihear (140,628), Prey
Veng (1,043,199), Pursat (418,303), Ratanak
Kiri (111,559), Siem Reap (798,546), Sihanouk
Ville (187,546), Stung Treng (95,184), Svay
Rieng (531,072), Takao (880,096), Oudor
Meanchey (91,261), Krong Kep (34,836), Krong
Pailin (28,571).
Capital City: Phnom Penh, 1.3 Million
inhabitants (Est. 2003)
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Important/Major
Provinces: Siem Reap province, (798 546
inhabitants) Cultural and heritage Temples,
Angkor Wat is attractive for National and
International tourists. Sihanoukville Municipality,
(187 688 inhabitants) Southern municipality
with white beaches, natural resorts and a
major trade due to the International deep-sea
port. Battambang, (703 356 inhabitants) the
largest rice producer and exporter and Kompong
Cham, (1 800 499 inhabitants) largest raw
material producing, rubber, beans.
Major Rivers: Great Mekong , Tonle
Sap, Bassac, Mekong Krom.
International Airports: Phnom Penh
and Siem Reap international
Domestic Airport: Rattanakkiri,
Stung Treng, Battambang
Population: 13.3 Million ( est 2003
) , Approximately 42% under 14 years old
Ethnic Groups: 90% Khmers, the rest
are ethnic Vietnamese, Khmer Islam, and
Chinese.
Religion: 95% Buddhism, the rest,
Islam, Christianity, Animism, Caodaism
Languages: National language Khmer,
second language--English and French
Natural Resources: Fisheries-sea,
Mekong and Great Lake, Timber, Rubber (southeast),
Phosphates, Manganese, pepper (southwest
region of Kampot), gemstone (north-west
region of Pailin)
Economy: Cambodia's economy is dominated
by agriculture sector, garment and Textile
industry is the top leading economic sector
followed by Tourism. Agriculture contributes
41% share in GDP, Industry sector share
by 17%, Tourism will become a leading economic
sector in next few years with an increase
averaging 25% annually.
Major trading partners: Vietnam,
Thailand, Singapore, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
National Currency: Riel (4000 riel
= USD 1). USD is commonly used. The name
of the national currency takes its origins
from a Portuguese background, during the
17th century, due to the trading links that
were established between these two countries.
Voltage: 220v/ 50Hz
Time: GMT+7 hours
Business Hours: 7:00-11:00 am /
2:00 PM-5:00 PM. Government offices close
Saturday evening and Sunday.
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