Cambodia
By: Rachel Taber
Basic Information
Population: 15,708,756
Capital: Phnom Penh
Leader: King: Norodom Sihamoni
Government: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses
Languages: Khmer (official language) 96.3%, other 3.7%
Map of Cambodia
Geography
Major Landforms
Climate
Vegetation
Major Cities
Culture
Traditions and Foods
The staple food for Cambodians is rice, which is eaten with almost every meal in many different styles. Freshwater fish and water are another few commonly used foods in Cambodian cuisine. When the rainy season arrives in Cambodia, fish and water grow in quanties which is why both are used as some of the commonly used foods.
Education
The men's literacy rate is about 14% higher than the women's literacy rate and on average, the men go through two more years of schooling than women do. The average number of years spent in school is 11 years between both genders. The education isn't completely equal between boys and girls due to the higher education rates of men than women.
Clothing
Clothing that is common among the lower class of Cambodians is bottoms called Sampots, which is a tubular garment which is worn over the lower half of the body, extending to the ankles. The Sampot can vary in colors and styles depending on the social class of the one wearing the garment. There are many different types of tops that are popular among the males and females in Cambodia. A traditional top called the aor was created at the end of the Khmer empire.
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Phnom Penh. Digital image. Wikimedia Commons. Web. 11 May 2016.
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