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Cambodia

Also Known As Kingdom of Cambodia
South-eastern Asia

Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in Mainland Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to the east, with a coastline along the Gulf of Thailand in the southwest. Cambodia gained independence from France on 9 November 1953, under the reign of King Norodom Sihanouk. Its capital is Phnom Penh. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Phnom Penh 2
Population
17,638,801 2
2024 estimate.
Population Estimate Year
2024 2
Area (sq km)
181,035 2
Independence or Founding Year
1953 2
Under the reign of King Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodia gained independence from France on 9 November 1953.
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Cambodia

Cities

Angkor

Cambodia

Battambang

Cambodia

Kratié

Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Cambodia

Siem Reap

Cambodia
Connections

Associated With

Khone Phapheng Falls, Bodies of Water
Mekong River Basin, Landforms
Phnom Penh, Cities

Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital.

Source Phnom Penh (Wikipedia)
Southeast Asia, Regions

Bordered By Water

Gulf of Thailand, Bodies of Water

Has Capital

Phnom Penh, Cities

Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital.

Source Phnom Penh (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases

Nationals Include

Ny Nak

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Norodom Buppha Devi

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Sopheap Pich

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Sopheap Pich
Vann Nath

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Chiv Keng

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Council of ASEAN Chief Justices: Appointment of His Excellency Chiv Keng as President of the Supreme Court of the Kingdom of CambodiaAnnouncement, kingdom
Quote, Announcement, kingdom
H.E. Chiv Keng was appointed as the President of the Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Cambodia by the Royal Decree dated 10 October 2023.
Kim Sathavy

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Norodom Ranariddh

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Origin Of

Khmer Architecture

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which originated in this subject.

New Khmer Architecture

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Cambodian Cuisine

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Cambodian Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 2
Fish Amok

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Fish Amok (Wikipedia)tier 3
Fish Sauce

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the KitchenHarold McGeetier 1
Happy pizza

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Happy pizza (Wikipedia)
Num banhchok

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Num banhchok (Wikipedia)
Jayavarman VII

Also in History Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Jayavarman VII
Suryavarman II

Also in History Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Suryavarman II
National Bank of Cambodia

Also in Society and Culture Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Site Of

Angkor Thom

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Angkor Wat

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Bayon

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Completion of Angkor Wat

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia
Ta Prohm

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Ta Prohm (Wikipedia)tier 3
Cambrew Brewery

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Angkor Thom

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Angkor Wat

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Chuon Nath

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Mekong River Commission

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

National Bank of Cambodia

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Found There

Jullien's golden carp

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Kapok

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Kudzu

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Lemna minor

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Lychee

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Maize (Zea mays)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Mekong Delta

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Menetes

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Mirabilis jalapa

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Mrigal carp

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Nelumbo nucifera

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Old World Climbing Fern

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Onion

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pacific Oyster

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Para Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pompano dolphinfish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Sacred Lotus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Saltcedar

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Southern Maidenhair Fern

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Spikemoss

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Staghorn Fern

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Streblus asper

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Tonle Sap

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Walking Catfish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Water Hyacinth

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Water Lily

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Whiteleg Shrimp

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Wolffia Globosa

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
View the Source
2. Cambodia (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Kingdom of Cambodia
  • Infobox, capital
    Phnom Penh
  • Infobox, area
    181,035 km2
  • Demographics section, 2024
    17,638,801 (2024 estimate)
  • History section, independence
    Under the reign of King Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodia gained independence from France on 9 November 1953.
  • Introduction
    Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in Mainland Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to the east, and has a coastline along the Gulf of Thailand in the southwest.
View the Source
Wikidata: Cambodia
Wikidata Q424, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Phnom Penh (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Phnom Penh, Lead section
  • Has Capital: Phnom Penh, Lead section, capital fact
    Phnom Penh is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia.
View the Source
Wikidata: Prek Toal
Encompasses: Prek Toal, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source
Ang Trapeang Thma (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationEncompasses: Ang Trapeang Thma, Lead paragraph
Quote, Encompasses: Ang Trapeang Thma, Lead paragraph
trɑːpeaŋ tʰmɑː]) is a 126.50 km2 (48.84 sq mi) protected area in northwestern Cambodia
View the Source
Koh Rong Marine National Park (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Koh Rong Marine National Park, Lead paragraph
Quote, Encompasses: Koh Rong Marine National Park, Lead paragraph
National Park is a national park in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia.
View the Source

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