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About one thousand years ago, Cambodia was the center of a great empire of the Khmer people who controlled much of the Southeast Asia mainland. Angkor, a huge ruined city that was the capital of the Khmer empire, has magnificent sculpture and architecture.

Location: In Southeast Asia, sometimes called Kampuchea.

Capital: Phnom Penh

Offical Language: Khmer

Geography: Relatively flat land, plentiful water, and tropical climate, ideal for growing rice.

Population: 16,926,984 (Estimated 2020)

Foods: Tropical fruits, aromatic rice/sticky, baguette with eggs, pate and sardines, a soup called samlor, popular dish called amok. Coconut milk is used in many dishes and desserts.

(Primary Sources) World Book Encylopedia/CIA World Factbook.

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