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Kingdom of Cambodia Text Text Text Cambodian National Anthem Click URL to see video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ZoXfs4EFI&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&s afe=active Cambodian Country Flag Cambodia's flag is a representation of the countries symbols. The red and blue colored bands represent Cambodia's traditional colors, and the white temple (outlined in black) represents Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the bestpreserved, most famous Cambodian temple. Built in the 12th century, it still stands today. General Geography Cambodia is located in South Eastern Asia. The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh, located in the bottom third of the country. The land is mostly flat, with mountainous land in the far right corner. The latitude/longitude coordinates of Phnom Penh are 11*33'N by 104*55'E. Economy • • • Cambodia is operated on a Market Economy, yet the Economy is still greatly improving. Market Economy is an economy that relies mainly on the market to drive the economy and determine prices The GDP per Capita is $2,300. It compares 185th to about 196 countries in the world. Imports and exports • • Imported: petroleum products, gold, construction materials, machinery, motor vehicles, and pharmaceutical products. Exported: Clothing, timber, rubber, rice, fish, and footwear. Government • Cambodia's government is a multiparty democracy under a constitutional monarchy • An elected monarch guided by a constitution • Current Leader: Prime Minister Hun Sen • Gained Independence from France on November 9th, 1953 Prime Minister Hun Sen Currency • The current main currency is U.S. dollars because their original currency is unstable • Cambodian Riel is their original currency • One USD is about 4000 KHR (Cambodian Riel) American Dollar Cambodian Riel Climate • The climate is decided by the monsoon annual cycle. Monsoons are heavy rain seasons created by air pressure changes of Asia. • Cambodia's location near the equator affects the climate, as it is hot year-round there. • The forests, grasslands, and drylands are true to Cambodia's climate type. Religion The major religion in Cambodia is Buddhism This is where they believe in the god Buddha Cambodians celebrate Visaka Buja Day on April 28th because that is supposedly Buddha’s birthday Holidays January 1: New Year’s Day May 15: King Sihamoni’s Birthday January 7: Victory Day June 18: Former Queen’s Birthday January 19: Meak Bochea Day September 24: Constitution Day September 26: Pchum Ben Day March 8: Women’s Day October 29: Coronation Day April 14: Cambodia New Year October 31: Former King Sihanouk’s Birthday April 28: Viska Buja Day November 9: Independence Day May 1: Labor Day May 2: Royal Ploughing Day Ceremony November 10: Water Festival December 10: Human Rights Day Royal cambodian dance To see Royal Cambodia Dance, click URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYGKywjfkc&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active Picture Sources https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cb.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/flags/flagtemplate_cb.html https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/cb-lgflag.gif https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2128.html http://coinmill.com/KHR_USD.html#USD=1 http://www.nationsonline.org/maps/cambodia_map.jpg http://www.vidiani.com/maps/maps_of_asia/maps_of_cambodia/detailed_relief_and_political_map_of_cambodia.jpg http://artsnap.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Angkor-Wat-Cambodia.jpg Picture Sources http://www.naturalhistoryonthenet.com/Facts_Figures/Country_Facts/images/cambodia_world.gif http://www.flickr.com/photos/photasia/6333663159/in/photostream/lightbox/ http://www.cambodia.org/blogs/editorials/uploaded_images/ capt.cps.nru43.250908093811.photo00.photo.default-512x385-740753.jpg http://www.holiday-in-angkor-wat.com/images/cambodian-currency-riel.jpg http://magazine.dutchancestrycoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/US_Silvercert1.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3832965444_0d5ee0b0ee.jpg http://agrocambodia.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/mekong-fishing1.jpg http://www.mekongplus.com/06big.jpg Bibliography "Cambodia." Cia.worldfactbook.com. Central Intelligence Agency, 23 Apr. 2012. Web. 25 Apr. 2012. <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cb.html>. "Flag Discription." Https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/flags/flagtemplate_cb.html. Central Intelligence Agency, 23 Apr. 2012. Web. 25 Apr. 2012. <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/flags/flagtemplate_cb.html>. "Cambodia." Cia.worldfactbook.com. Central Intelligence Agency, 23 Apr. 2012. Web. 25 Apr. 2012. <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cb.html> "Angkor Wat." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 25 Apr. 2012. Web. 26 Apr. 2012.