Explore more insights about Cambodia through interesting facts that you might not know.
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The Living Song of the Sky: the Cambodia Traditional Khlaeng Aek & Freestyle Kite Festival in Siem Reap
More than just a kite, the Khlaeng Aek is a masterpiece of Khmer craftsmanship, storytelling,…
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Phnom Penh, the Modern Capital of Cambodia
Phnom Penh has been Cambodia’s capital since 1865. Today, the city is Cambodia’s political, economic,…
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Sarus Crane: World’s Tallest Flying Bird and Cambodia’s Majestic Sky Dancer
Known in Khmer as ក្រៀល (Kriel), the Sarus Crane is one of Cambodia’s most awe-inspiring…
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Angkor Wat: A Sacred Symphony of Stone and Sky
Explore Angkor Wat—the world’s largest religious monument and a timeless masterpiece of Khmer architecture. Discover…
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Cambodia Ranks World’s Highest Number of Landmine Victims
Explore Cambodia’s journey from being the world’s highest per capita victim of landmines to becoming…
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Largest Madison Dance with 2,015 Participants Achieved in Cambodia
Discover how Cambodia set a Guinness World Record with the largest Madison dance featuring 2,015…
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World’s Largest Sticky Rice Cake Cooked in Cambodia
Discover Cambodia’s Guinness World Record-breaking Num Ansorm, the largest sticky rice cake ever made. Learn…
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Tonle Sap: Southeast Asia’s Greatest Lake That Flows Backwards
Discover Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake with a unique reversed flow. Explore its…
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Cambodia and Laos Share the World’s Widest Rapids
Cambodia and Laos share the Guinness World Record for the world’s widest rapids, where the…
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World’s Record of the Longest Circus Show Awarded to Cambodia
Cambodia set a Guinness World Record for the longest circus show with a 24-hour, 10-minute…
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The Modern Royal Who Held the Most State Roles in History: King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia
King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia holds the Guinness World Record for most state roles held…
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Cambodia National Fish Ranks World’s Largest Species of Carp
The Siamese giant carp, Cambodia’s national fish, holds the world record as the largest carp…
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World’s Largest Origami Heart Display Record Set by Cambodia
Cambodia set a new Guinness World Record with nearly 4 million origami hearts at Angkor…
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Cambodia Weaved a World Record: Longest Handwoven Krama Scarf Stretched Over a Kilometer
Cambodia broke the Guinness World Record with a 1,149.8-meter-long handwoven Krama scarf, uniting over 22,000…
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Khmer Script: the World’s Longest Alphabet
Discover the Khmer alphabet—the world’s longest writing system with 74 characters. From sacred tattoos to…
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The World’s Largest Freshwater Fish Found in the Mekong
Meet Boramey, the world’s largest freshwater stringray—caught in Cambodia’s Mekong River. This 300-kg stingray is…
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Essential Websites and Apps for Foreigners Traveling to and Living in Cambodia
Discover essential apps and websites for traveling and living in Cambodia—from ride-hailing, food delivery, banking,…
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The First Asian Man to Win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor: Haing S. Ngor’s Story of Survival to Stardom
From surviving Cambodia’s genocide to winning an Oscar, Haing S. Ngor’s story is one of…
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World’s Longest Dragon Boat Afloat Cambodia’s Mekong River
Discover the world’s longest dragon boat — Cambodia’s 87.3-meter masterpiece crafted for the Water Festival.…
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World’s Most Prolific War Criminal: Khmer Rouge’s Comrade Duch
Comrade Duch, commandant of Tuol Sleng Prison under the Khmer Rouge, oversaw Cambodia’s most brutal…
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The World’s Laziest Turtle Lives in the Cambodia’s Mekong River
Discover the world’s laziest turtle—the critically endangered Asian Giant Softshell Turtle—hidden beneath Cambodia’s Mekong River.…