🇰🇭 Cambodia

Kingdom of Cambodia

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Basic Information

Capital
Phnom Penh
Region
Asia / South-Eastern Asia
Population
18,053,388
Area
181,035 km²
Currencies
Cambodian riel (៛), United States dollar ($)
Languages
Khmer

About Cambodia

Cambodia's history is deeply rooted in the Khmer Empire, which flourished from the 9th to the 15th centuries, leaving behind magnificent architectural wonders like Angkor Wat. The kingdom experienced periods of both immense power and significant decline, influenced by neighboring empires and internal conflicts. French colonization in the 19th century dramatically altered Cambodia's political and social landscape, introducing new administrative systems and economic structures. The 20th century was marked by war, political upheaval, and the tragic Khmer Rouge regime, which devastated the country and its people. Today, Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy striving for economic development and reconciliation with its complex past.

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
KH
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
KHM
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Political Information

System of Government
Constitutional Monarchy
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Additional Flags & Symbols

Democratic Kampuchea
Democratic Kampuchea
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Khmer Republic
Khmer Republic
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Kingdom of Cambodia (1953–1970)
Kingdom of Cambodia (1953–1970)
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Kingdom of Kampuchea (1945)
Kingdom of Kampuchea (1945)
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People's Republic of Kampuchea
People's Republic of Kampuchea
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State of Cambodia
State of Cambodia
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