Cambodia

By: Tori Colella & Julia Berardo

History
3 Major Events
● 1863 - Cambodia became a protectorate of France
● 1953 - Cambodia gained its freedom from France
● 1969 - The US began secret bombing against North
Vietnam on Cambodian Soil
Famous Leaders
● King Sihanouk helped Cambodia Gain their freedom
● King Hun Sen - Current leader of Cambodia and has
been since 1998
Geography
Capital city/ 2 major cities
● Phnom penh - capital
● Battambang
Location
● South east asia
Size/ Total area
● 69,898 mi2
Climate
● Tropical zone
● Warm to hot year round
Major river, mountains, lakes, parks
● Mekong is the 12th largest river in the world, and the 7th longest river in Asia
● Tonle sap (Great Lake) Largest in south asia
Main plants and animals found there
● Elephants, deer, wild oxens, and wild ducks
Our Location
Home Base
● Phnom Penh
Government
Currency and value to US dollar
● 1 US dollar is equivalent to 3, 960 KHR
Government type
● Unitary State, Constitutional monarchy, Parliamentary system
Current leaders
● Hun sen is the prime minister, the prime ministers are appointed by
the monarch for a term of five years
Nations symbols/ flags
People & Society(1)
Language
● Khmer is the official language of Cambodia
Family life
● Average family life - As the married couple moves through life they have children, nurture
and train them, educate them, and marry them off. When they become too old to
support themselves, they may invite the youngest child's family to move in and to take
over running the household.
Food
● Bai sach chrouk: Pork and rice
Clothing/Fashion
● Fish amok
● Khmer red curry
Education
● For elementary school or “primary education” it is grade 1-6
● For high school/ middle school or “secondary education” it is grade 7-12
People & Society(2)
Events and Holidays
● April 14 - First day of Cambodian New Year
● May 10 - Birth of Buddha
● June 1 - Cambodian Children's Day
● September 19 - Buddhist holiday celebration deceased relatives
● September 24 - Constitution Day
● December 10 - Human Rights Day
Religion
● Buddhism - 95%
● Remaining:Islam, Christianity, and tribal animism
Traditions
● Cambodians traditionally greet with a Sampeah. “which involves pressing the palms together
before the chest with a slight bow and greeting with a polite ‘Chumreap Suor’.”
Sports and Recreation
● Football
● Basketball
● Rugby
● Martial Arts
Economy & Trade
Major industries
● Garment Industries Trading Items
● Footwear Industries ● Knit Clothing
● Light Manufacturing ● Cars
● Tourism ● Bi-Wheel Vehicle Parts
● Agriculture Trading Partners
Natural Resources ● USA
● Land ● UK
● Water ● Germany
● Hydroelectric Power ● Japan
● Forests ● Vietnam
● Biodiversity
● Wildlife GDP Per Capita
● Minerals ● &58. 94 Billion
● Oil
Other Interesting Facts
Transportation
● Planes, trains, cars
Issues in Cambodia
● Human trafficking
● Illicit drugs
● International disputes
Quiz
When is the birthday of buddha?
A. June 3 Capital?
B. May 10 A. Andorra la Vella
C. April 27 B. Tirana
D. January 21 C. Phnom Penh
D. Luana
Location of Cambodia?
A. Western China Most common religion?
B. South east Asia A. Hinduism
C. North Korea B. Irreligion
D. South Korea C. Buddhism
D. Christianity
Official language?
A. Cantonese
B. Spanish
C. Khmer
D. Manderan
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"Cambodia Profile - Leaders." BBC News. BBC, 09 July 2014. Web. 21 Mar. 2017