Cambodia

Cambodia

Official nameKingdom of Cambodia
Date established9 November 1953 (Independence from France)
RegionAsia — Southeast Asia
Capital cityPhnom Penh
Population (2024 est.)~17.1 million
Area181,035 km²
Density~94/km²
CurrencyCambodian riel (KHR); US dollar widely used
Official languageKhmer
Time zoneICT (UTC+7)
Calling code+855
Major religionsTheravada Buddhism (~97%), Islam, Christianity
Emergency – Police117
Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance119
National symbolAngkor Wat temple
National flowerRomduol (Mitrella mesnyi)
National animalKouprey (wild ox)
National sportPradal Serey (martial art); football also popular
Literacy rate~83%
Human Development Index0.593
GDP (nominal, 2024)~$35.2 billion
Major industryGarments, agriculture, tourism, construction
National festivalIndependence Day — 9 November
ClimateTropical monsoon, wet & dry seasons

Map of Cambodia