Cambodia History, Geography, Economy and Important Events

Cambose is the ancient Sanskrit name of Cambodia. The earliest Indian colony in the erstwhile Indochina peninsula was established around the first century AD in Funan region. For nearly 600 years, Funan propagated and spread Hindu culture in this region. The great state of Kamboj has been established. According to ancient legends of Kamboj, the foundation of this colony was laid by King Kambu Swayambhuva of 'Aryadesh'. He came to the country of Kambose under the inspiration of Lord Shiva and with the help of the king of the Naga caste settled here, he established a new kingdom in this wild desert which culminated in the lush, beautiful region with the wonderful magic of Nagraj. Kambu married Nagaraj's daughter Mera and laid the foundation of Kambuj dynasty.

In the fifteenth century, following the rebellion of Ayutya, which had previously been ruled by the Khmer Empire, Cambodia experienced a decline of power, while its neighbors Vietnam and Thailand strengthened. In 1863, Cambodia became a protector of France, and was later incorporated into the French Indochina of Southeast Asia.

Cambodia gained independence from France in 1953. The Vietnam War expanded into the country in 1965 with the expansion of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and the establishment of the Sihanouk Trail.

• Cambodia, officially called the Monarchy of Cambodia, is located in South-East Asia.
• Cambodia was formerly known as Kampuchea, bordering Myanmar in the northwest, the Gulf of Thailand in the north, Laos in the north, and Vietnam in the northeast and south.
• Cambodia gained independence from France on 9 November 1953, when it was a patron nation under France.
• The current king (ruler) of Cambodia is named Norodom Sihamoni who has held the post of king here since 2004.
• The total area of ​​Cambodia is 181,035 sq km. (69,898 sq mi).
• The official language of Cambodia is Khmer.
• The name of the currency of Cambodia is reel.
• According to the World Bank, the total population of Cambodia in 2016 was 1.58 crore.
• The religion of most people in Cambodia is Buddhism, which is the official national religion there.
• The most important ethnic groups in Cambodia are the Khmer and the Chams.
• The highest peak in Cambodia is Phnom, which has a height of 1,813 meters.
• The longest river in Cambodia is the Mekong River, with a length of 4,350 km.
• Cambodia's national animals are the kouprey and the national bird giant ibis.
• The United States also invaded Cambodia during the Vietnam War (1963 to 1973).
• The oldest temple of Hinduism in Cambodia is situated Angkor Wat, which is the largest religious monument in the world.

• 09 November 1953 - Cambodia became independent from France.
• 09 November 1953 - Cambodia became independent from France.
• 31 August 1959 - South Vietnamese President Ngô? Nh di? A parcel bomb sent by M's younger brother and thief advisor, NGô NNH NHU failed to kill Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia.
• 01 September 1967 - The Khmer-Chinese Friendship Association was banned in Cambodia.
• 04 May 1970 - The Ohio National Guard set fire to Cambodia's invasion of Cambodia at Cantt State Universities, killing four and injured nine.
• 09 October 1970 - The Republic of Khmer, headed by General Loan Know and Princevath Sirik Matak, was announced in Cambodia.
• 29 April 1970 - The Vietnam War-South Vietnamese army started infiltration in Cambodia to attack the communist forest bases.
• 12 May 1975 - Vietnam's final official battle between Cambodia Empire and the United States took place on May 12, 1975 as the American container ship SS Mayagaz was seized by the Cambodian army.
• 12 May 1975 - The Cambodian Navy seized the American container ship SSMAYAGUEZ in recognized international water, but was claimed by Cambodia as regional people.
• 17 April 1975 - Under the Pol Pot, Khmer Rouge captured Nom Penh, ending the Cambodian Civil War and established the Democratic Computia.