Cambodia

Some of the key events about Cambodia

• 802

  The Khmer Empire was founded, marking the beginning of a powerful Southeast Asian civilization
• 1113

  Construction began on Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument
• 1863

  Cambodia became a French protectorate, leading to modernization and infrastructure development
• 1863

  Cambodia became a French protectorate, losing its independence
• 1941

  Japanese forces occupied Cambodia during World War II
• 1953

  Cambodia gained independence from France, establishing itself as a sovereign nation
• 1953

  The French-Indochina War resulted in widespread destruction and loss of life in Cambodia
• 1970

  A military coup overthrew the government, leading to civil war
• 1975

  The ancient city of Angkor was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 1975

  The Khmer Rouge regime took control, beginning a period of genocide and oppression
• 1978

  Vietnam invaded Cambodia, sparking a decade-long occupation
• 1991

  The Paris Peace Accords were signed, ending decades of civil conflict
• 1991

  Severe flooding caused significant damage and loss of life across the country
• 1993

  Cambodia held its first democratic elections since the 1970s
• 1997

  A violent coup d'état in Phnom Penh resulted in political instability
• 2003

  Anti-Thai riots in Phnom Penh led to strained diplomatic relations and economic losses
• 2004

  Cambodia joined the World Trade Organization, boosting its international trade prospects
• 2010

  A stampede on a bridge in Phnom Penh during a festival killed over 300 people
• 2013

  The country experienced significant economic growth, with GDP increasing by 7.4%
• 2016

  Sambor Prei Kuk, an ancient pre-Angkorian temple complex, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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