Cambodia
Ayden Q. Olson
Capital
Phnom Phen
Population as of 2008
15,205,539
Physical Features
- Flatlands
- Cardamom Mountains
The Countries Surrounding Cambodia
North:Laos
South: Gulf of Thailand
East: Vietnam
West:Thailand
History
- In 1941 Japan occupies Cambodia during World War 2
- In 1953 Cambodia earns its independence from France
- In 1993 the first elections in twenty years are held
- In 2001 the first bridge across the Mekong River opens
People & Places
- The Angkor Wat Temple was ordered to be built by King Suryavarman 2
- The Khmer make up 90% of population
- 80% of the people live in rural areas
- The Mekong River is Cambodia's most important river
Lifestyle
- The Cambodians favorite sport is kickboxing
- Pchum Ben is a holiday for those who not reincarnated
- A common dish in cambodia is fish and rice
- Many schools have morning and evening shifts
Society
- Cambodia has a king that works with the rest of the government
- The Cambodian economy is badly damaged
- Many Cambodians are substance farmers
- Cambodians mostly get around by bikes
My Choice
- Most Cambodian kids work to help their families
- Most girls don't go to school because the are needed at home
- Most kids don't have toys
Sources
"Cambodia." CultureGrams Kids Edition. ProQuest, 2014. Web. 31 Mar 2014.
Breathing Cambodia