Cambodia

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Cambodia on World Map

Continent - Asia

Region - South-east Asia

Size - 181,040 km²

Geography - Mostly low plains, mountains in north and south-west

Language - Khmer (official), English, French

Religion - 95% Buddhist, 5% Other

Monetary Unit - Riel

Natural Resources - oil and gas, timber, gemstones, some iron ore, manganese, phosphates

Agriculture - rice, rubber, corn, vegetables, cashews, tapioca

Industry - tourism, garments, rice milling, fishing, wood and wood products, rubber, cement, gem mining, textiles

Map of Cambodia

Neighbouring Countries - Thailand, Laos, Vietnam

Population - 13,995,904 (2007 estimate)

Population Growth Rate - 1.73%

Average Life Expectancy - 61.3

Capital City - Phnom Penh (population 2,009,264)

Highest Mountain - Phnum Aoral (1,810 m)

Longest River - Mekong 468km in Cambodia

Climate - Tropical wet monsoon May - November - 24°C to 34°C, tropical dry December - April - 21°C to 34°C

Yearly Rainfall - 140cm (approx) mostly in wet season

Plant Life - palm, rubber, coconut, kapok, mango, banana, and orange trees, grasses

Animal Life - elephants, wild oxen, panthers, bears, snakes, insects

Bird Life - cranes, pheasants, and wild ducks

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