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Getting to Know Cambodia
We believe we have been
entrusted with the great task to help this country which has
finally emerged from 30 years of civil war and endured the mass
genocide of its most educated citizens. But the passion for the
task is not driven by the desperation of the people. Despite its
horrifying recent past, Cambodia remains a beautiful country;
rich in cultural and historical marvels. Here people are
hopeful, kind, and eager to learn. It's those characteristics
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Statistics |
Interesting Facts |
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Capital:
Phnom Penh
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Size:
Approx. the size of Missouri
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Population:
13 million
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Borders Vietnam,
Thailand and Laos
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Largest ethnic
group are the Khmer
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Cambodia is home to
the single largest
religious structure in the world, the Angkor Wat.
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The Tonle Sap, the only river in the world that
reverses its flow annually, is in Cambodia.
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Cambodians are a caring people. |
Most are very friendly and have a
ready smile. |
Cambodians are happy and sharing. |
Ox carts are still widely in use. |
Taking goods to market on bicycles. |
Motor bikes are popular and
versatile. |
Shopping is a fun, crowded,
"flea market" style social event. |
Cambodians love ice and it is
delivered in many areas. |
Ankor Wat - Cambodian national
treasure. |
Exquisite stone carvings adorn Ankor
walls. |
Colossal stone faces from one Ankor
temple. |
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Getting to Know a village in Cambodia
RDI activities take place in
some of the poorest villages in Kean Svay and Livea Im
districts.
To be introduced to living conditions in these
villages, please consult our page on Beung Krum, where we
recently started new activities.
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