Cambodia is a Southeast Asian nation whose landscape spans low-lying plains, the Mekong Delta, mountains and Gulf of Thailand coastline. Phnom Penh, its capital, is home to the art deco Central Market, glittering Royal Palace and the National Museum's historical and archaeological exhibits. In the country's northwest are the ruins of Angkor Wat, a massive stone temple complex built during the Khmer Empire.
Languages: The official language of Cambodia is Khmer. English is also widely spoken, especially in Phnom Penh and other major cities. French is also spoken by some older Cambodians, as it was once a colonial language in the country.
Ethnic Groups: Khmer 91%, Vietnamese 3%, Chinese 1%, and Tai, Lao, Cham, and other 5%
Belief Systems: Theravada Buddhism 95%, Christianity 0.4%, no religion 0.2%, other 4.4%
Demographics:
Population: 14.8 million people (World Rank: 69th) (2014 estimate)
Population Density: 218 people/mi^2 (People per Square Mile) (World Rank: 124th) (2014 estimate)
Population Growth: 1.23 %/yr (World Rank: 107th) (2013 estimate)
Life Expectancy: 71.9 years (World Rank: 140th) (2013 estimate)
Median Age: 23.5 years (World Rank: 124th) (2010 estimate)
Sites for More Information:
Map of Cambodia
Worldatlas.com
Country Profile for Cambodia
United Nations
Cambodia
Wikipedia.org
Cambodia - Country Profile
U.S. Library of Congress
Cambodia - General Information
Encyclopedia.com
Culture and Tourism:
Tourism Cambodia
All about Cambodia as a tourism destination
Tourism Cambodia
All about Cambodia as a tourism destination
the Royak Palace
19th Century historical landmark in Phnom Penh
Angkor Thom
Site of the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire
Khmer Language Resources:
Learn Khmer
Free online resource for learning Khmer
Study in Cambodia
Learn Khmer by studying in Cambodia through Wisdom Study Abroad
Government Websites:
Cambodian Embassy
in Washington D.C.
Cambodian Government Websites
by Gunnar Anzinger
