Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Cambodia that most people don't know.
Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious monument and the largest pre-industrial city in history — at its peak it housed over one million people, while London had only 50,000. The temple appears on Cambodia's national flag.
Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world — 400 km² of temples.
Cambodia has the highest proportion of Buddhist monks per capita in the world.
The Khmer Rouge killed an estimated 2 million people between 1975 and 1979.
Cambodia's flag is the only one in the world featuring a building.
Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious monument and the largest pre-industrial city in history — at its peak it housed over one million people, while London had only 50,000. The temple appears on Cambodia's national flag.
Cambodia is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
The world's largest religious monument — a 12th-century Hindu temple complex covering 400 acres
A UNESCO temple with 216 enigmatic giant stone faces peering from its towers
Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake — it reverses its flow direction twice a year
A spectacular complex of buildings serving as the royal residence since 1866
Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious monument and the largest pre-industrial city in history — at its peak it housed over one million people, while London had only 50,000. The temple appears on Cambodia's national flag.
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
Cambodia has a population of approximately 17.2M.
The official language of Cambodia is Khmer.
Cambodia gained independence in 1953.
Cambodia uses the Riel (KHR).