Cambodia

Southeast Asian nation of Cambodia is situated on the Indochinese Peninsula’s southern coast. Thailand is on the west and northwest border, Laos is on the northeast, and Vietnam is on the east and southeast. Cambodia is the 70th most populated country in the world with a population of over 16 million.

The Funan kingdom, which was followed by the Chenla and Khmer empires, began its existence in Cambodia in the first century AD. The Khmer Empire, which was at its height between the ninth and the fifteenth centuries, is famed for its sophisticated irrigation systems, architecture, and artwork. The Angkor Wat temple complex, the biggest religious structure in the world, is the most well-known remnant of the Khmer Empire.

After being a protectorate of France in the 19th century, Cambodia attained independence in 1953. The 1970s were a turbulent time for the nation as the Pol Pot-led Khmer Rouge dictatorship controlled and committed a genocide that claimed the lives of around 1.7 million people.

A democratically elected government now rules Cambodia, which is a constitutional monarchy. The most significant crop in the nation is rice, which also happens to be the economy’s main driver. Visitors are drawn to the nation by its rich history, culture, and scenic beauty, which has a huge economic impact.

With a diversified population, the Khmer people make up the majority in Cambodia. Vietnamese, Chinese, and Cham are among of the nation’s other ethnic groupings. Buddhism is the main religion, and Khmer is the official language.

Despite recent improvements, Cambodia continues to struggle with issues including poverty, corruption, and violations of human rights. The nation has achieved great progress in fields like healthcare, education, and gender equality, though. Visitors from all over the world continue to find Cambodia to be an attractive and fascinating destination because of its rich history and cultural heritage.