Cambodia

Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia. It is home to Angkor Wat, the largest religious building in the world. Cambodia has a rich history, tropical forests, and friendly people. The Khmer people built amazing temples long ago.

Land and People

About 17 million people live in Cambodia. The capital is Phnom Penh. Cambodia has flat plains, the Mekong River, and Tonle Sap, a huge lake that doubles in size during the rainy season. Forests cover much of the country.

Beautiful old clay jar made in Cambodia long ago.
Beautiful old clay jar made in Cambodia long ago. (Hiart / Wikimedia Commons)

Culture and Fun Facts

Angkor Wat was built about 900 years ago and is the biggest religious building ever made. Fish amok is a popular curry dish steamed in banana leaves. The Khmer people have beautiful classical dances. Rice is eaten at every meal.

Fun Facts

  • Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world.
  • Cambodia's Tonle Sap Lake doubles in size during the rainy season.
  • The Cambodian flag is the only national flag in the world with a picture of a building on it.

Did You Know?

Angkor Wat in Cambodia is so famous that it appears on the country's flag. It is the only national flag in the world with a building on it. The temple complex covers over 400 acres, which is bigger than most small towns!