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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.
Landlocked
No 3
Income Group
Lower-Middle 4
Government Type
Constitutional Monarchy 3
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
Laos, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Laos

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.

Yajnavaraha

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Yajnavaraha (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
a royal physician at the court of king Rajendravarman in Angkor, Cambodia
Hun Manet

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Hun Manet (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Hun Manet (born 20 October 1977) is a Cambodian politician and military officer who has served as Prime Minister of Cambodia and Vice President of the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) since 2023.
Jessa Khan

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Jessa Khan (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is an American-born Cambodian jiu-jitsu athlete

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.

Location Of

Cambodian Civil War

Also in War and Military Atlas: which took place in this subject.

Source Cambodian Civil War - WikipediaInfobox: location
Quote, Infobox: location
Cambodia
Third Indochina War

Also in War and Military Atlas: which took place in this subject.

Source Third Indochina War (Wikipedia)Infobox: location
Quote, Infobox: location
Vietnam, Cambodia, China, with spillovers in Laos and Thailand
Vietnam War

Also in War and Military Atlas: which took place in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Vietnam WarInfobox: locationtier 2
Quote, Infobox: location
South Vietnam North Vietnam Kingdom of Laos, Laos Kingdom of Cambodia (1953-1970), Cambodia South China Sea Gulf of Thailand

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

Masked palm civet

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Masked palm civet (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
The masked palm civet is distributed from the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, especially the Himalayas, ranging eastwards across Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam to China, Borneo, Sumatra, Taiwan, and the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
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.

Naked-rumped pouched bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Saccolaimus saccolaimus - Mammal Diversity DatabaseCountry distribution, Cambodia
Quote, Country distribution, Cambodia
Country distribution Andaman and Nicobar Islands · Australia · Bangladesh · Brunei · Cambodia · East Timor · India · Indonesia · Malaysia · Myanmar · Papua New Guinea · Philippines · Singapore · Solomon Islands · Sri Lanka · Thailand · Vietnam
Nelumbo nucifera

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Northern pig-tailed macaque

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Northern pig-tailed macaque (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
It is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Northern red muntjac

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Northern red muntjac (Wikipedia)Distribution, range (cambodia)
Quote, Distribution, range (cambodia)
including Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam
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.

Pygmy slow loris

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Pygmy slow loris (Wikipedia)Distribution
Quote, Distribution
The pygmy slow loris (Xanthonycticebus pygmaeus) is a species of slow loris found east of the Mekong River in Vietnam, Laos, eastern Cambodia, and China.
Red spiny rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Red spiny rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
inhabits forests in Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
Ryukyu mouse

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Ryukyu mouse (Wikipedia)Lead, countries
Quote, Lead, countries
It is found in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Sacred Lotus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Saltcedar

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Savile's bandicoot rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Bandicota savileiCountry distribution
Quote, Country distribution
Country distribution Cambodia · Myanmar · Thailand · Vietnam · Laos?
Shortridge's mouse

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Shortridge's mouse (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
It is found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Sikkim rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Sikkim rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
It is found in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Small Indian civet

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Small Indian civet (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
The Small Indian civet occurs in most of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, south and central China, and Taiwan.
Small long-fingered bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Small long-fingered bat (Mammal Diversity Database)Species page, Country distribution
Quote, Species page, Country distribution
Andaman and Nicobar Islands · Cambodia · China
Small white-toothed rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Small white-toothed rat (Wikipedia)Range sentence
Quote, Range sentence
It is found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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.

Stump-tailed macaque

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Stump-tailed macaque (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
In Cambodia, a population of 230 individuals is reported in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary.
Thailand roundleaf bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Hipposideros halophyllus (Mammal Diversity Database)Taxon page, Country distribution, Cambodia
Quote, Taxon page, Country distribution, Cambodia
Cambodia · Malaysia
Theobald's tomb bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Taphozous theobaldi - Mammal Diversity DatabaseCountry distribution, Cambodia
Quote, Country distribution, Cambodia
Country distribution Cambodia · India · Indonesia · Laos · Myanmar · Thailand · Vietnam · China?
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.

Wild Water Buffalo

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wild water buffalo (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
The wild water buffalo occurs in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, and Cambodia, with an unconfirmed population in Myanmar.
Wolffia Globosa

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bat (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
Xanthonycticebus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Pygmy slow loris (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
The pygmy slow loris is distributed east of the Mekong River in Vietnam, eastern Cambodia, Laos, and Yunnan province in southern China.
Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Armed Forces

Also in War and Military Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Armed Forces (Wikipedia)Article text
Quote, Article text
the armed forces of the People's Republic of Kampuchea (PRK), the de facto government of Cambodia 1979–1993
Khmer National Armed Forces

Also in War and Military Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Khmer National Armed Forces (Wikipedia)Lead, first paragraph [country]
Quote, Lead, first paragraph [country]
the combined military forces of the Khmer Republic, a short-lived nationalist and militaristic state that existed from 1970 to 1975, known today as Cambodia
Khmer National Army

Also in War and Military Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Khmer National Army (Wikipedia)Lead, first sentence [founded-year]
Quote, Lead, first sentence [founded-year]
the official military of the Khmer Republic during the Cambodian Civil War between 1970 and 1975

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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
3. CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Cambodia
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)
  • Geography, Coastline
    443 km
  • Government, Government type
    parliamentary constitutional monarchy
View the Source
4. World Bank Open Data: World Bank Open Data, country list with income level
World Bank Open DataCountry record KHM, incomeLevel
Quote, Country record KHM, incomeLevel
"name": "Cambodia", "region": { "id": "EAS", "iso2code": "Z4", "value": "East Asia \u0026 Pacific" }, "adminregion": { "id": "EAP", "iso2code": "4E", "value": "East Asia \u0026 Pacific (excluding high income)" }, "incomeLevel": { "id": "LMC", "iso2code": "XN", "value": "Lower middle income" }
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
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Laos
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Laos, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Laos, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Cambodia 555 km
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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