Cambodia

A quick look at the

country and culture of Cambodia
 Quick Facts
Full Country Name: Kingdom of Cambodia
Capital: Phnom Penh
Language: Khmer
Ethnic breakdown: 90% Khmer,
5% Vietnamese,
3% Indigenous
(includes Kreung, Bunong, Tampuan & Jarai)
Population: Approaching 16 million
Currency: Riel
(approximately 2,500 riels to 1NZD)
The Flag
Map and Location
 Geography
Tropical
Flatrainforests
plains andcover
rivers50%
are common
of the country
Land area: 181,035 km2
NZ land area is 268,021 km²

So New Zealand is about

1 ½ times bigger in terms
of land area.
 Religion
Many amazing temples (wats) and shrines
can be found in Cambodia.
Buddhists make up 95% of the population
Muslims – 3% Buddhists monks
Other religions – 2% live very simple
(including Christians andlives.
animists)
 Political Leaders
Royal Family:
King Norodom Sihamoni
(since 2004)

Head of Government:
Prime Minister Hun Sen
(over 25 years in office)
 Food
FishOther
Water
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is a common
collected vegetables
a stapleprotein
by
food include:
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rainfall to be can
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cassava, cucumbers,
fishing egg plants,
in the nearby rivers potatoes
and seas and
beans

Many tasty fruits are grown in Cambodia like

banana, pineapple, papaya, melon, and
jackfruit
 Transport
Bikes are common especially in the cities

Walking is a good strategy in the village

 Music and Festivals
Special festivals happen during the year

Music is an important part of Cambodian

culture
Here – check out
an offering thesemade
is being handindrums!
the village
 Sports and Recreation
Football is enjoyed by many in Cambodia

Sepak takraw is a
popular game.

It is a bit like
volleyball but you
use your feet!

Bokator isis aa great

Volleyball kind game
of kickinboxing
the village
 Farming and Agriculture
Farmers rely on the land and work hard!

In fact 80% of Cambodians live outside of

cities in rural areas.

Check out the process to produce rice…

 Animals

CHALLENGE:
Work your way through
these animals and insects
found in Cambodia…

How many can you name?

 School

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chance to go to
from
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schoolin(only
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to primary Zealand
school25%)
Cambodia
Did you learn anything
new about Cambodia?
 Remembe r
• Facts • Music
• Map and location • Sports
• Flag • Religion
• Environment • Farming
• Food • School
• Politics • Animals
Photo credits: Crispin Anderlini and Murray Shearer (Caritas Aotearoa NZ)