10 interesting things about Cambodia

(Baonghean.vn) - When mentioning Cambodia, many people immediately think of the horrifying genocide during the Pol Pot era (also known as the Khmer Rouge) and the Angkor complex. However, when coming to Cambodia, we will discover many interesting things.

1. Which structure appears on the flag of Cambodia?

The Angkor Wat symbol appears on the Cambodian flag.

That is Angkor Wat temple, this temple complex is considered a symbol of Champa culture and Cambodia. The giant temple was built with 5 million tons of stone and within 35 years. The symbol of the temple is the pride of the Cambodian people, placed on the flag of Cambodia in 1850.

2. What is the capital city of Phnom Penh known as?

Phnom Penh is the largest city and capital of Cambodia. This capital was once called the “Pearl of Asia” in the 1920s. Along with Siem Reap, this is one of the two most popular tourist cities in Cambodia. This city has many buildings with French architectural influences and many unique works of Khmer architecture.

3. Angkor Wat was originally built for which religion?

Angkor Wat was originally built for Hindu worship.

Angkor Wat has been a Buddhist temple for centuries. Angkor Wat (Temple of the Gods) is part of the Khmer Empire's architectural complex built between the 9th and 15th centuries, originally as a Hindu temple, and later as a Buddhist temple.

4. What do Angkorian followers usually leave at the foot of Buddha statues?

Angkorian devotees often leave lotus flowers at the feet of Buddha statues because the lotus is one of the symbols associated with Buddhist tradition. We often see the image of Buddha sitting on a lotus throne.

5. The truth about the giant catfish in the Mekong River in Cambodia?

The giant catfish is an endangered species in the Mekong River.

The giant catfish is one of the rare fish species in the lower part of the Mekong River in Cambodia. However, few people know that the giant catfish in Cambodia has no teeth, only eats plants and algae, and it can be up to 3m long.

6. What is the Tonle Sap River like during the rainy season?

Tonle Sap or Great Lake of Cambodia is a combined lake and river system of great importance to Cambodia.

Tonle Sap or Great Lake of Cambodia is a combined lake and river system of great importance to Cambodia. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and was recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve in 1997. During the rainy season starting in June, instead of the Tonle Sap River draining water from the lake to the Mekong River, the river flows upstream, feeding the lake, causing the water level to rise and increasing the lake's area to 16,000 km².

7. What kind of fabric is the traditional Cambodian Sampot costume made of?

Sampot is made of silk fabric.

The sampot is usually a piece of cloth about 3 meters long and 1 meter wide, wrapped around the waist, stretched out and tied with a knot, then pulled up between the legs and secured with a metal belt. This cloth is made of silk.

8. What is the main ingredient for Cambodia's famous dish prahok?

Prahok fish sauce in Cambodia.

It can be said that this is a traditional dish created in the culinary life of the Cambodian people. Mam bo hoc is made from freshwater fish, gutted, scaled, and pounded. The fish is then left in the sun for a while, then pressed in a jar with salt and spices, then dried for a few months before use.

9. What currency does Cambodia use?

Cambodian Riel.

The official currency of Cambodia is the Riel, and is usually only used for small expenses such as motorbike taxi fares, snacks, or for beggars and other small payments. US dollars are the common currency in Cambodia.

10. What is the official language of Cambodia?

Khmer is the official language of the Kingdom of Cambodia. In addition to the main language of Khmer, the Cambodian Constitution also allows people to use English and French as a second language to integrate with the outside world and create conditions to attract tourists and foreign investors.

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