Travel to the Democratic Kingdom of Kampuchea - Cambodia
Cambodia Information
Capital: Phnom Penh
Major language: Khmer
Population: 13.7 million (UN 2006)
Head of state: King Norodom Sihamoni
Currency: Riel
Major Religion: Buddhism
Click on the map to find out more about the locations
See Cambodia Holidays
Click on the map above to research some of Cambodia's most popular destinations.
Introduction to Cambodia
The fate of Cambodia shocked the world when the radical communist Khmer Rouge, under
their leader Pol Pot, seized power in 1975 after years of guerrilla warfare.
The Khmer Rouge immediately abolished money and private property, and ordered city
dwellers into the countryside to cultivate the fields. An estimated 1.7 million
Cambodians perished during the next three years - many died from exhaustion or starvation,
others were systematically tortured and executed for being ‘enemies of the
state’.
Why travel to Cambodia?
Cambodia owes much its speedy recovery to the wonderful temple complex at Angkor,
built between the ninth and 13th centuries by Khmer kings. A day (or three) spent
at these mesmerising temples is a day you will never forget.
However, many people travel to Cambodia solely to visit the temples missing out
on many other wonderful experiences…Cambodia is not a one-trick pony.
Alongside miles of stunning, un-spoilt stretches of coast Cambodia also boasts a
wealth of fantastic outdoor pursuit opportunities as well as one of the most rich
and diverse cultural heritages to be found on the planet.
Considering the turmoil that Cambodians have experienced in recent years, it is
truly amazing and somewhat humbling to meet such incredibly friendly and positive
a Khmer people.
Click on the map above to research some of the Cambodia's most popular destinations.