Cambodia — news & stories

The Angkor archaeological park in Siem Reap — including Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world — was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992.

The mountain-top Temple of Preah Vihear, dedicated to Shiva, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.

The temple zone of Sambor Prei Kuk ("the temple in the richness of the forest"), remains of the Ishanapura capital, was inscribed by UNESCO in 2017.

The Tonlé Sap — the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, which reverses its flow each year — was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997.

Phnom Penh hosted the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games from 5–17 May 2023 — the first time Cambodia staged the regional multi-sport event.

Cambodia’s official currency is the riel (KHR), issued by the National Bank of Cambodia; the US dollar also circulates widely alongside it.