Cambodia Facts

• Did you know that its capital Phnom Penh is the home of 1,5 million people?

• There are still 4 to 6 million unexploded mines in the country

  From 1992 to August 2009 -- 1,894,613 landmines were found and destroyed (according to Cambodian Mine Action Centre)

• Phnom Penh was known as "Krong Chaktomuk" (= City of Four Faces)

• The official language of Cambodia is called Khmer

• The highest mountain in Cambodia is Phnom Aural at 1771 meters!

First time I heard about Cambodia was in high school. The word Pol Pot got stuck in my head even if I didn't know where the country was located.

Well, today I can definitely tell you where the country lies. Cambodia shares its vulnerable borders with Vietnam, Laos and Thailand, and has attracted millions of backpackers and tourists from all around the world.

This is why!

The main reason why most people travel to Cambodia is because of the Angkor Temples situated outside touristy Siem Reap.

I don't know if it was Angelina Jolie's performance in "Tomb Raider" who opened people's eyes for the beauty of these temples or not. But if you travel to Cambodia, it is likely because of the ancient ruins!

Apart from Angkor, here are 5 more good reasons to why you should visit Cambodia!

• A vast and a deep green jungle is waiting for you on the Eastern side of Cambodia -- the provinces of Ratanakiri and Modulkiri will blow you away with waterfalls, nature-made swimming craters and multiple trekking options!

• Sihanoukville in the south has Cambodia's only beaches!

• Watch the cute Irrawaddy dolphins in Kratie

• Soak some culture and visit the city of Battambang - a forgotten city in the west with a bloody history, but with a bright future.

• Cambodia is budget heaven!

  You can get a room as low as 2 US dollars (Phnom Penh) and eat like a king without busting your wallet!

Now, here's some practical stuff I've gathered for you...

"Suos' Dey!"

Before departure, do some research on local customs!

Why not start here...? ;)

You'll be reading about the local customs of Cambodia and some interesting stuff about the Khmer Lieu hill tribes!

Welcome to Culture of Cambodia!

It's no lie that Cambodia history has fascinated backpackers all over the world -- there's a reason why we keep visiting the temples of Angkor, and dare to step into the rooms of Tuol Sleng.

The Cambodian History is vast & interesting -- so I've gathered all the relevant facts you need to know about the history of Cambodia.

Enjoy my article on Cambodia History!

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