Culture1992-12-14
Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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.
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Culture2008-07-07
Preah Vihear Temple joined the World Heritage List
The mountain-top Temple of Preah Vihear, dedicated to Shiva, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
Culture2017-07-08
Sambor Prei Kuk — a pre-Angkorian capital — is World Heritage
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.
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Environment1997-10-01
Tonlé Sap is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
The Tonlé Sap — the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, which reverses its flow each year — was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997.
Sports2023-05-05
Cambodia hosted the Southeast Asian Games for the first time
Phnom Penh hosted the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games from 5–17 May 2023 — the first time Cambodia staged the regional multi-sport event.
Economy2020-01-01
The riel is Cambodia’s official currency
Cambodia’s official currency is the riel (KHR), issued by the National Bank of Cambodia; the US dollar also circulates widely alongside it.