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Cambodia

Asia · 17 million

About Cambodia

Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a sovereign country located in Asia, specifically within the South-Eastern Asia subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Phnom Penh, and the country is home to approximately 17.6 million people. In its native language, the country is known as “Kâmpŭchéa”. Khmer serves as the primary official language, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Cambodia. The official currency in circulation is the Cambodian riel (៛), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Cambodia is widely recognised for Angkor Wat, the Khmer Empire and ancient stone temples. People from Cambodia are referred to as Cambodian.

Geography & climate

Cambodia covers approximately 181,035 km² of territory, making it a mid-sized country by land area. It shares land borders with 3 neighbouring countries — a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Cambodia sits in the Northern and Eastern Hemisphere, at roughly 13.0° N, 105.0° E. Standard civil time follows UTC+07:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Cambodia can be summarised as: mekong lowlands with tropical monsoon. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 17.6 million inhabitants, Cambodia is a country of significant population size. The principal spoken language is Khmer, which dominates public life, schooling, signage, and the workplace. Locals refer to their homeland as “Kâmpŭchéa”, a name with linguistic and historical roots that long predate modern borders. Citizens are formally known in English as Cambodian, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Cambodian riel (៛) and the United States dollar ($) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Cambodia should familiarise themselves with the capital, Phnom Penh, the local time zone (UTC+07:00), the local currency (Cambodian riel / United States dollar). The international dialling prefix is +855, which is required when phoning a Cambodia number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .kh, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Monday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Cambodia is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Cambodia is generally classified within the Asia region and more specifically the South-Eastern Asia subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "Southeast Asia" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Cambodia shares land borders with 3 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

The world's largest religious monument sprawls 162 hectares and appears on the national flag — the only flag to feature an architectural structure.

Cambodia in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Cambodia appears as a moderately challenging puzzle, suited to players who already know the major continents. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Cambodia carries the personality tags “🏛️ Angkor Wat” and “🌾 Khmer Heartland”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Cambodia to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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