Cambodia: flag, capital and facts
Cambodia is a country in East & Southeast Asia (Asia). Its capital is Phnom Penh. Population — 17,638,801. Area — 181,035 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Cambodia
The only flag in the world with a temple on it — Angkor Wat.
The capital of Cambodia — Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. Phnom Penh means 'Penh's hill' — named after a grandmother in an old legend.
Facts about Cambodia
- Official name
- Kingdom of Cambodia
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- East & Southeast Asia
- Population
- 17,638,801
- Area
- 181,035 km²
- Currency
- KHR (៛), USD ($)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 13°, 105°
How to remember the name
The nameCambodia has 'comb' in it — comb through the jungle to find its ancient temples.
Did you know?
Angkor Wat is the largest religious temple in the world, and it's drawn on the flag.
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