National Symbols of Cambodia

Last updated on August 18th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

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Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
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Location

By | Updated on August 18, 2023

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Cambodia is a country in Asia. The official name of Cambodia is the Kingdom of Cambodia. It shares borders with 3 countries: Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. The people of Cambodia are called Cambodians. The country is situated in Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Cambodia has also been influenced. The etymology of Cambodia can be defined as; “Land of the Kambojas”.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Cambodia include Khmer, Chams, and Chinese.

Cambodia Angkor Air is the national airline of Cambodia. The national colors of the country are red and blue. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is KHM.

Cambodia is known for its rich scenic beauty, gorgeous sunny beaches, mouthwatering cuisine, and the beauty of Angkor – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The national dish of Cambodia is Fish Amok. Sombai Cambodian Liqueur, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Cambodia is Xylophone.

The country has the time zone UTC+7 (ICT) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Cambodia is divided into 24 provinces, 1 autonomous municipality, 193 districts, and 1,646 communes. The capital of the country is Phnom Penh, which is also the largest city in Cambodia.

The literacy rate in Cambodia is 80.5%.

The country’s total area is 181,035 km² (69,898 sq mi), and the total population is 16,718,965. The country’s average elevation is 413 ft, whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Mostly low, flat plains; mountains in the southwest and north. The country’s usual climate is tropical; rainy, monsoon season (May to November); dry season (December to April); little seasonal temperature variation.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Cambodia has 443 km of coastline.

The Cambodian Riel serves as the national unit of currency, and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Cambodia is .kh and the country code is +855. Angkor Wat temple; kouprey (wild ox) is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The National Museum of Cambodia serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The National Museum of Cambodia is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Cambodia is the Sampot, and 9 November is designated as National Day. In Cambodia, the majority of the population practices Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Cambodia has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Cambodia’s national bird is the Ibis, while its national animal is the Kouprey. The national flower is Rumdol, whereas Chicken egg banana is the country’s national fruit. The national tree of Cambodia is the Palm tree, and the highest peak is Phnom Aural.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Cambodia is Chinthe.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Cambodia and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Sepak takraw takraw is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poets of Cambodia are Preah Botumthera Som, Krom Ngoy, and Chuon Nath.

Jayavarman II is the founder of Cambodia. The country’s national anthem was written by Samdach Chuon Nat, and composed by F. Perruchot and J. Jekyll.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Cambodia is Angkor Wat. The country’s national hero is Hem Chieu.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. The Independence Monument is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Cambodia is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), and United Nations (UN). Cambodia collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Kingdom of Wonder” whereas, “Nation, Religion, King” is the official motto of the country.

Hun Sen is the current Prime minister of Cambodia.

Cambodia has declared Khmer as the country’s official language.

– Learn about Cambodia flag color codes and their meanings –

– Further information regarding the symbols and knowledge of Cambodia can be found in the table of contents –

Country information

Former name(s)	Democratic Kampuchea
Official name(s)	Kingdom of Cambodia
Alternative name(s)	Kingdom of Cambodia (official, English)
Regional location	Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos
Country name etymology	"Land of the Kambojas"
Climate	Tropical; rainy, monsoon season (May to November); dry season (December to April); little seasonal temperature variation
Terrain	Mostly low, flat plains; mountains in the southwest and north
Population	16,718,965
National Day	9 Nov 1953
Language(s)	Khmer
Religion	Buddhism (official), Islam, Christianity & Others
Country code	+855
Literacy rate	80.5%
Currency	Cambodian Riel
Capital city	Phnom Penh
ISO	KHM
Domain(TLD)	.kh
Ethnicity	Khmer, Chams, Chinese
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Cambodian
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	181,035 km² (69,898 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Average elevation	413 ft
Coastline	443 km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Cambodia

Motto of Cambodia

"Nation, Religion, King"

National animal of Cambodia

The National animal of Cambodia is Kouprey

National flower of Cambodia

The National flower of Cambodia is Rumdol. Botanical name is Sphaerocoryne Affinis.

National bird of Cambodia

The National bird of Cambodia is Ibis

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Neighbouring countries of Cambodia

Cambodian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

The boat sails by, the shore remains.

Don’t let an angry man wash dishes; don’t let a hungry man guard rice.

You can’t claim heaven as your own if you are just going to sit under it.

Don’t shoot people you hate; don’t lend to those you love.

The tiger depends on the forest; the forest depends on the tiger.

If you know a lot, know enough to make them respect you, if you are stupid, be stupid enough so they can pity you.

A husband should not talk of pretty girls in front of his wife.

If you are doing wrong, make sure you don’t get fat from it.

For news of the heart ask the face.

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