Transcript Kingdom of Cambodia

Kingdom of Cambodia
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Cambodian National
Anthem
Click URL to see video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ZoXfs4EFI&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&s
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Cambodian Country Flag
Cambodia's flag is a representation of the countries symbols. The red and
blue colored bands represent Cambodia's traditional colors, and the white
temple (outlined in black) represents Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the bestpreserved, most famous Cambodian temple. Built in the 12th century, it
still stands today.
General Geography
Cambodia is located in South
Eastern Asia. The capital of
Cambodia is Phnom Penh, located
in the bottom third of the country.
The land is mostly flat, with
mountainous land in the far right
corner. The latitude/longitude
coordinates of Phnom Penh are
11*33'N by 104*55'E.
Economy
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Cambodia is operated on a Market
Economy, yet the Economy is still
greatly improving.
Market Economy is an economy
that relies mainly on the market to
drive the economy and determine
prices
The GDP per Capita is $2,300. It
compares 185th to about 196
countries in the world.
Imports and exports
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Imported: petroleum products, gold,
construction materials, machinery,
motor vehicles, and pharmaceutical
products.
Exported: Clothing, timber, rubber,
rice, fish, and footwear.
Government
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Cambodia's government is a multiparty democracy under a
constitutional monarchy
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An elected monarch guided by a constitution
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Current Leader: Prime Minister Hun Sen
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Gained Independence from France on November 9th, 1953
Prime Minister
Hun Sen
Currency
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The current main currency is U.S. dollars because their original
currency is unstable
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Cambodian Riel is their original currency
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One USD is about 4000 KHR (Cambodian Riel)
American
Dollar
Cambodian
Riel
Climate
• The climate is decided by the
monsoon annual cycle. Monsoons
are heavy rain seasons created by air
pressure changes of Asia.
• Cambodia's location near the
equator affects the climate, as it is
hot year-round there.
• The forests, grasslands, and drylands
are true to Cambodia's climate type.
Religion
The major religion in Cambodia is
Buddhism
This is where they believe in the god
Buddha
Cambodians celebrate Visaka Buja
Day on April 28th because that is
supposedly Buddha’s birthday
Holidays
January 1: New Year’s Day
May 15: King Sihamoni’s Birthday
January 7: Victory Day
June 18: Former Queen’s Birthday
January 19: Meak Bochea
Day
September 24: Constitution Day
September 26: Pchum Ben Day
March 8: Women’s Day
October 29: Coronation Day
April 14: Cambodia New Year
October 31: Former King Sihanouk’s Birthday
April 28: Viska Buja Day
November 9: Independence Day
May 1: Labor Day
May 2: Royal Ploughing Day
Ceremony
November 10: Water Festival
December 10: Human Rights Day
Royal cambodian dance
To see Royal Cambodia Dance, click URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYGKywjfkc&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active
Picture Sources
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cb.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat
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https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/cb-lgflag.gif
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2128.html
http://coinmill.com/KHR_USD.html#USD=1
http://www.nationsonline.org/maps/cambodia_map.jpg
http://www.vidiani.com/maps/maps_of_asia/maps_of_cambodia/detailed_relief_and_political_map_of_cambodia.jpg
http://artsnap.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Angkor-Wat-Cambodia.jpg
Picture Sources
http://www.naturalhistoryonthenet.com/Facts_Figures/Country_Facts/images/cambodia_world.gif
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http://www.holiday-in-angkor-wat.com/images/cambodian-currency-riel.jpg
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