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Cambodia

CAMBODIA OVERVIEW

Cambodia, also known as the “country of pagodas and towers,” is located in the southwest of the Indochina peninsula; it borders Thailand on the west and northwest, Vietnam on the east, Laos on the northeast, and the sea on the south. The capital, Phnom Penh, is Cambodia’s largest city and the country’s political, economic, and cultural center.

Cambodia covers an area of 181,035 km2, half of which is plains concentrated in the south and southeast, and the rest is hills and mountains that surround the country. Cambodia’s river system is concentrated in major basins such as the Tonlé Sap River and the Gulf of Thailand. The Mekong River flows through Cambodia from north to south.

Cambodia has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: the rainy season, which runs from May to October, and the dry season, which runs from November to April. Temperatures in Cambodia range from 210 to 350 degrees Celsius.

HUMAN

Cambodia has a population of about 16 million people, with Khmer and other ethnic minorities constituting roughly 90% of the population. Khmer is the official language of Cambodia.

CULTURE

Cambodia’s national religion is Buddhism, which is practiced by approximately 90% of the population. Cambodians also practice other religions such as Christianity and Islam.

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CUISINE

Cambodian cuisine is heavily influenced by Indian and Chinese styles, with the majority of dishes being bland, sweet, and fatty. Spicy spices such as satay, chili, pepper, hummus, anise, and others are commonly found in Indian dishes. Chinese dishes are frequently bland in flavor and quite fatty and greasy, particularly in the Sichuan cuisine style.