Cambodia
Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in Mainland Southeast Asia. It borders Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, Vietnam to the east, and has a coastline along the Gulf of Thailand on the southwest. It spans an area of 181,035 square kilometres, and has a population of about 17 million. Its capital and most populous city is Phnom Penh.
Some of the key events about Cambodia
- 802The Khmer Empire was founded, marking the beginning of a powerful Southeast Asian civilization
- 1113Construction began on Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument
- 1863Cambodia became a French protectorate, leading to modernization and infrastructure development
- 1863Cambodia became a French protectorate, losing its independence
- 1941Japanese forces occupied Cambodia during World War II
- 1953Cambodia gained independence from France, establishing itself as a sovereign nation
- 1953The French-Indochina War resulted in widespread destruction and loss of life in Cambodia
- 1970A military coup overthrew the government, leading to civil war
- 1975The ancient city of Angkor was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 1975The Khmer Rouge regime took control, beginning a period of genocide and oppression
- 1978Vietnam invaded Cambodia, sparking a decade-long occupation
- 1991The Paris Peace Accords were signed, ending decades of civil conflict
- 1991Severe flooding caused significant damage and loss of life across the country
- 1993Cambodia held its first democratic elections since the 1970s
- 1997A violent coup d'état in Phnom Penh resulted in political instability
- 2003Anti-Thai riots in Phnom Penh led to strained diplomatic relations and economic losses
- 2004Cambodia joined the World Trade Organization, boosting its international trade prospects
- 2010A stampede on a bridge in Phnom Penh during a festival killed over 300 people
- 2013The country experienced significant economic growth, with GDP increasing by 7.4%
- 2016Sambor Prei Kuk, an ancient pre-Angkorian temple complex, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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