Phnom Penh, the capital and largest city of Cambodia, is situated in the southern part of the country at the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac Rivers. The geography of Phnom Penh is characterized by its riverside location, low-lying plains, and the nearby Cardamom Mountains. In this essay, we will explore the geography… Read More »
History of Cambodia The Kingdom of Cambodia was part of the Khmer Empire between the 5th and 13th centuries. After being part of French Indochina for 100 years, Cambodia became independent in 1954. Historically, the country is perhaps best known for the terrible period in the 1970s when the country was ruled by the Khmer… Read More »
ECONOMY: INDUSTRY AND MINERAL RESOURCES Cambodia’s industries and infrastructure suffered severe destruction during the events of the 1970s. At the end of the nineties the manufacturing sector was slowly recovering, and benefited from the process of international relocation of modern plants with low added value, which found an element of competitiveness in the Cambodian workforce.… Read More »